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khatam kari is one of the most famous handicrafts in Esfahan. A khatam is a Persian form of marquetry that involves inlaying small equilateral triangles made of ivory, metal, bone, wood and brass twisted wires to create a stunning geometric pattern. Artworks with smaller inlaid pieces are generally more valuable.With khatam, thin wood sticks (ebony, teak, ziziphus, orange, rose), brass (for golden parts), and camel bones (for white parts) are carved into star-shaped incrustation patterns. Gold, …

The Exquisite Art and History of Persian Miniature Painting A Persian miniature is a small, richly detailed painting traditionally executed on paper, bone, shell, stone, or similar surfaces. These intricate artworks depict religious, historical, or mythological themes originating from the Middle Eastern region now known as Iran. The art of miniature painting in Persia flourished from the 13th through the 16th centuries and continues to thrive today through the work of notable contemporary art …