Iran Persian Handicraft Khatam, Ancient Persian technique of Inlaying دستساز خاتمكاري ايران

February 27, 2017 (Persian calendar 1395/12/9)
Khātam خاتم‎‎ 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.
Khatam-kari خاتم‌کاری‎ or khatam-bandi خاتم‌بندی‎‎ refers to the art of crafting a khatam. Common materials used in the construction of inlaid articles are gold, silver, brass, aluminum and twisted wire.

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khoda rahmat kone ostad rozitalabo

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درود به شرفتتون

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Thank you! I collect khatam pieces. Can you tell us the safest way to clean them so it will not be damaged? Thank you!

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I am selling an old Khatam Table that is over 80 years old. let me know if you are interested. I can send photos.

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Do you collect 19th c Khatam or new Khatam?