Marquetry Inlay (Khatamkari) Box (Code16036)

khatam Khatamkari is one of the original Iranian arts, and it can be compared to one of the hundreds of precious rings of Iranian handicrafts. Most of the artists in this field and the Khatam makers consider the origin and place of birth of this unique art to be the birthplace of Hafez, the beautiful city of Shiraz, and it is considered one of the handicrafts of Shiraz. However, today, this beautiful art has flourished in the city of Isfahan to the extent that this historical city can be considered the base of the inlay art of Iran. In inlay work, the creativity and art of the hand of the inlay maker leads to the emergence of a beautiful, impressive and exquisite product from a few simple raw materials such as wood of various trees, bones of various animals and metal wires made of aluminum, brass and silver. If we want to provide a brief and useful definition of inlay work, we can say that inlay work is the construction of regular and colourful polygons based on a geometric design that is mosaic or triangular with each other, creating a regular, elegant, and They create eye-catching. In the past, rich people were often able to afford Khatam Kari handicrafts because this art was very expensive and rare. At that time, inlay was used to decorate picture frames, walls and windows. Even today, inlay is used in some special products to have a more beautiful effect, and due to the relatively reasonable price of inlay, this Iranian art can be found in many Iranian homes and has many applications in decorative and functional items such as chessboards. jewelry box, chocolate containers, etc. Iranian handicrafts are one of the most famous handicrafts in the world. Originality and uniqueness are some of the characteristics of all Iranian handicrafts, including the art of inlaying.