inlaid work backgammon

inlaid work backgammon

What is inlaid work backgammon? The art of inlaying is one of the Iranian arts that has been present in different stages of history due to its high age. Although different works of this art are made in many countries, but the best example is Iranian. In this article, we are going to introduce the beautiful art of inlaid work backgammon, and during it we will mention things such as the place of this art in Iran and the world, its history, gender, and the stages of its creation

What is the art of inlaid work backgammon

inlaid work backgammon is a type of art in which regular polygons in different colors are used. These polygons are placed next to each other in a mosaic based on geometric designs (usually triangular). Finally, a beautiful and eye-catching regular design is created. The triangles used in Khatam are usually made of wood, metal or animal bone . Gold and silver pieces as well as ivory are also used in some inlays . Since the smaller the triangles, the work requires more precision and time, the design of inlay work is better

In making a Khatam design, three triangles are needed to make the smallest geometric design , and about four hundred triangles are needed to make the largest geometric design

Most of the experts in this field consider the city of Shiraz to be the place of birth and marriage of this art . However, due to the interest and respect that the Safavid kings had for art, the art of inlay work, like many other arts, has become popular in the city of Isfahan and has been very well received

The art of inlay work in Iran and the world

Today, Iran is the most important center for the production and distribution of inlaid work backgammon works. Although this art and craft has become popular in other countries such as India, Iraq, Syria and Palestine ; But the art of women in the mentioned countries like Iran does not have a long history and high elegance. This is the reason why the people of the world attribute Khatam Kari to Iran and are interested in buying it from Iran. Iranian inlays have always been in the first place in international exhibitions and are among the best handicrafts

inlaid work backgammon of Isfahan

One of the most important and prominent handicraft arts is Isfahan Khatam Kari. The artists and masters of this field carefully and elegantly arrange and put together equilateral pieces using raw materials such as wood, bone and metal, and create lasting and eye-catching works. It is safe to admit that one of the noble and valuable arts of Isfahan is inlaid work backgammon of this city. These exquisite structures have a beautiful appearance and can be used both as decorative and practical items

Shiraz inlaid work backgammon

According to the existing narratives, the origin of inlaid work backgammon is the city of Shiraz , because the oldest works of Khatamkari are found in this city, and the oldest use of the art of inlaid work backgammon is related to the pulpit of the Atiq Mosque in Shiraz , which is more than 1000 years old. There are many evidences that show that the city of Shiraz should be considered as the origin and capital of inlay work in Iran, although this art was transferred to Isfahan during the Safavid period and it was mass produced as a profession in this city

Shiraz inlay is  one of the special arts of this city and because of the special style used in its production, this inlay is distinguished from the inlays of other cities. In fact, Khatam artist has several arts together. Arts such as  carpentry, inlay, carving, miniature,  etc., and this makes  Khatam Shiraz  different from other cities