Damaskeening

/ˌdæməsˈkiːnɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The craft or process of decorating metal surfaces by inlaying thin wires or sheets of gold or silver to create intricate patterns.

Etymology

From damaskeen, gerund form with -ing; represents the action of performing damascene metalwork.

Kelly Says

Master damaskeners work with incredibly fine wires thinner than human hair—it's one of the few medieval crafts still practiced exactly the same way today in certain parts of Spain and the Middle East!

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