Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Several different woods, including betel,
walnut, cypress and pine are used, with the in-
laid pieces made from animal bones, shells,
ivory, bronze, silver and gold. The final
product is coated with varnish. Genuine Persi-
an
khatam
contains no paint; the colours come
from the inlaid pieces.
Khatam
can be used for
furniture but visitors usually buy it in the form of ornamental boxes or picture frames.
Most of what you'll see for sale in souvenir shops is not genuine, as they are often made
with the use of machines.
Tehran Studio Works, The Art of Khosrow Hassan-
zadeh
details some of the Tehrani painter's ac-
claimed work, which now hangs in galleries around
the world.
