Khatam Woodcrafts - Marquetry

Khatam or Marquetry is the art of decorating the surface of wood with delicate pieces of metal, bone and wood precisely cut in geometrical figures and shapes. Marquetry is one of the finest handicraft artworks of Iran. The materials used in the construction of inlaid articles can be in gold, silver, brass, aluminum and twisted wire. Various types of inlaid articles and their quality are known by the size and the geometrical designs. The smaller the pieces, the higher the quality. One of the most wanted Khatam artworks is book cases which used to hold Quran or other valueable books in it. We offer the Khatam Boxes with Quran (or your desired book) in a genuine leather cover, which is painted with Miniature. Order these beautiful crafts by email: marketing at imx.ir click on the images to view larger picture Khatam Woodcraft Khamseh Design Size: Vaziri - 35x26x12 cm 140 USD ORDER