Home › Tourism › Khatam (Marquetry) Index Isfahan Handicrafts Enameling (Mina-kari) Engraving (Qalamzani) Qalamkar Textile Printing Khatam (Marquetry) Woodcarving (Monabbat) Filigree (Malileh) Miniature Painting Turquoise Inlay Khatam (Marquetry) Khatam (Marquetry) Overview & Description Khatam is a refined Persian marquetry craft in which tiny pieces of wood, bone and metal are arranged into geometric star patterns. Isfahan is one of the foremost centres of this art, applied to boxes, frames, desks and decorative objects.The precision of cutting and assembly makes khatam a signature souvenir of the city's artisan tradition. Download attachment Related articles — Isfahan Handicrafts Enameling (Mina-kari) Engraving (Qalamzani) Qalamkar Textile Printing Filigree (Malileh) Woodcarving (Monabbat) Miniature Painting Another article in Isfahan Handicrafts: — Select an article — Enameling (Mina-kari) Engraving (Qalamzani) Qalamkar Textile Printing Khatam (Marquetry) Woodcarving (Monabbat) Filigree (Malileh) Miniature Painting Turquoise Inlay
