Khatam
![A simple Khatam marquetry box decorated with geometric patterns of triangles and 6-point stars on its sides, and a floral design on its lid](/Images/godic/202501/22/Boite_khatam5257.jpg")
Khātam (Persian:خاتم) is a Persian version of marquetry, art forms made by decorating the surface of wooden articles with delicate pieces of wood, bone and metal precisely-cut geometrical shapes. Khatam is also the capital of Khatam County in Iran. Khatam kari (Persian:خاتمکاری) is the art of crafting a Khatam. Common materials used in the construction of inlaid articles are gold, silver, brass, aluminum and twisted wire.