Khatam Jewelry or Pencil Box
KHATAM JEWELRY OR PENCIL BOX Pieces of Metal and Wood beautifully laid on a wooden pencil box. designed in two patterns. 1. Full Khatam 2. Tazhib art This pencil box has been made by the artisan based in Persian Heritage. Size: 20 x 6.5 x 6 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 intricate geometric patterns. Designing of inlaid articles is a highly elaborate process. Inlaid articles in the Safavid era took...