The process of creating delicate ornamental work made from fine gold or silver wire, typically twisted or curled into decorative patterns.
From French 'filigrane,' combining Italian 'filo' (thread) and 'grana' (grain). The technique emerged during medieval times, blending Arabic and European metalworking traditions as trade routes connected different cultures.
Filigree work is so intricate that master craftspeople spend years learning the technique—some pieces contain hundreds of tiny twisted wires soldered together to create patterns so delicate they look like frozen lace.
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