Inlaying wood
One of the most beautiful and artistic varieties of Isfahan handicrafts is inlaying wood (Khatam). The art of finishing is actually the art of decorating the surface of wooden objects like mosaics with small triangles. The more delicate these triangles and the more regular the designs and shapes, the better the finish. Khatam is an art created with small triangles or regular polygons. These geometrical shapes are made of various materials such as bone and wood and metals.
Art of Khatam Used in Various Tools such as Ink Box, Decorative Panels, Vases, etc. One of the Iranian arts has a long history. There is no documented information on the art of the inlay and its exact history, but it is attributed to the art of the ancient inlay in Shiraz and the use of this art in the pulpit of the Old City Mosque, dating back more than 1,000 years. In the Safavid dynasty , the art of Inlaying wood (Khatam) was also very popular in the city of Isfahan and reached mass production and has continued to these days.
Features a high quality Inlaying wood (Khatam)box
- If the roles and triangles are finer and more accurate, the value is higher.
- The angles and shapes on the inlaid surface should be observed.
- The surface of the inlay should be smooth and there should be no gap between the inlay.
- The colors and shapes used in the box should not change after a while.
This product is one of the best Persian gifts that you can give to your loved ones on different occasions
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