Khatam Card Deck Box
A playing card box in true Persian style, with pieces of metal and wood beautifully laid over the wooden surface. It is designed in two patterns: 1. Full Khatam 2. Tazhib art. Sized for a standard deck, this decorative deck box keeps cards tidy between games and looks handsome on a coffee table. Each one is made by an artisan based in Persian Heritage.
Size: 11 x 8 x 3.5 cm
Khatam
Khātam is an ancient Persian technique of inlaying. It is a version of marquetry where art forms are made by decorating the surface of wooden articles with delicate pieces of wood, bone and metal, precisely cut into intricate geometric patterns.
Designing inlaid articles is a highly elaborate process. Inlaid articles in the Safavid era took on a special significance as artists created their precious artworks. Woods used include betel, walnut, cypress and pine. These works include doors and windows, mirror frames, Quran boxes, inlaid boxes, pen and penholders, lanterns and shrines.
Card games sit at the heart of Persian family evenings, which makes this a playful gift for hosts and game lovers. It pairs naturally with our Khatam Jewelry or Pencil Box on a desk or side table. Discover more home decor products HERE.
