Khatam (Persian inlaying)
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 11:01Khatam: An Ancient Persian Technique of Inlaying
Khatam is a Persian version of marquetry, art forms made by decorating the surface of wooden articles with delicate pieces of wood, bones and metal precisely cut geometric shapes. Khatam Kari is the art of making a Khatam.
Common materials used in the construction of inserts are gold, silver, brass, aluminum and twisted wire. Works with smaller inlaid pieces are generally rated higher.