Khatam-kari Persian Wooden Jewelry Box

Khatam kari is one of the ancient Persian Art. Khatam-kari  is a version of marquetry and decorating the surface of wooden articles with delicate pieces of metal, wood, bone. Khatam-kari or khatam-bandi refers to the art of crafting a khatam. Various types of inlaid articles and their quality are known by the size and geometrical designs. Smaller pieces result in a higher value of the artwork.