KHATAM JEWELLERY BOX
This small khatam jewellery box shows how much detail Persian artisans can fit into twelve centimetres. Pieces of metal and wood are beautifully laid over the wooden surface, and the lid is decorated with a delicate flower painting. Each box is handmade by an artisan based in Persian Heritage.
Size: 12 x 12 cm
Material: Wood and Brass
THE ART OF KHATAM
Khatam is an ancient Persian technique of inlaying. It is a version of marquetry in which artisans decorate the surface of wooden articles with delicate pieces of wood, bone and metal, precisely cut into intricate geometric patterns.
A small khatam box like this one sits happily on a dressing table or bedside, keeping rings and earrings in one place, and it makes a thoughtful Persian gift for her on birthdays, weddings or Nowruz. If you need more room for a full collection, the Khatam Jewelry Box, 21 cm offers the same craft on a larger scale, and the rest of our Persian jewellery box collection covers every size in between.
