Khātam (Persian: 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)[1] 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.
Backgammon Marquetry, Schachbrett (Takhte Nard, Shatranj - Khatam), Design Nr. 1
Backgammon Marquetry, Schachbrett (Takhte Nard, Shatranj - Khatam), Design Nr. 2
Backgammon Marquetry, Schachbrett (Takhte Nard, Shatranj - Khatam), Design Nr. 3
Backgammon Marquetry, Schachbrett (Takhte Nard, Shatranj - Khatam), Design Nr. 6
Backgammon Marquetry, Schachbrett (Takhte Nard, Shatranj - Khatam), Design Nr. 6
Backgammon Marquetry, Schachbrett (Takhte Nard, Shatranj - Khatam), Design Nr.9