The process of Khatam Kari (Persian Marquetry Art)
in Khatam Kari, metal, wood or bone is cut in the form of equilateral triangle prisms rods
In each cubic centimeter of space about 250 pieces are laid side by side.
The artists of the city of poetry and Culture, beautiful Shiraz, were the creators of this work of art and This art reached Iran form before the “ Safavid “ period and now, hundreds of artists are engaged in making these crafts . Currently, there is a Minbar made with pre-Islamic Khatamkari in the Aqiq Jameh Mosque of Shiraz.
The techniques are broadly comparable to the Western and Byzantine traditions of miniatures in illuminated manuscripts.
in ” khatam kari ” the smaller and more delicate the triangles are, the better the inlay is.
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Materials of Craft Khatam
Metal: gold or silver wires, brass, copper, aluminum.
Wood : ebony, Areca wood, jujube, zelkova, logwood, walnut, orange, and boxwood
Bone: calf and hand bone of camel or horse, elephant ivory, artificial bone
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Details :
Name of Artwork | Khatam Kari box (Marquetry Art ) |
Size | inch
17*30*10 cm |
Weight | |
Production | Handmade |
Material | Marquetry with Wood, Metal, Bone |
Manufacturer \ producer | |
Place of production | Isfahan , Iran |
Date of the first build | Safavid period |
* How to maintain your “ Khatam Kari “
to clean this craft, you can simply wipe them with a dry tissue
All “Khatamkari” crafts should be kept away from heat, humidity and direct sunlight
Avoid using any polishes and detergents on the “Khatam” surface.
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