Damascene

/ˈdæməsˌsin/ adjective, noun

Definition

Relating to Damascus or its goods; also refers to the art of inlaying steel with gold or silver in decorative patterns.

Etymology

From Damascus, the capital of Syria, famous since medieval times for its steel work and inlay techniques. The term 'damascening' refers to the craft that made Damascus steel legendary throughout the world.

Kelly Says

Damascus steel became so legendary that people believed it held magical properties—in reality, the technique involved folding metal repeatedly, creating microscopic patterns that actually made the steel superior, showing medieval craftsmanship rivaled modern metallurgy.

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