Associations to the word «Marquetry»

Wiktionary

MARQUETRY, noun. (uncountable) (woodworking) A decorative technique in which veneers of wood, ivory, metal etc. are inlaid into a wood surface to form intricate designs.
MARQUETRY, noun. (countable) An example of this work

Dictionary definition

MARQUETRY, noun. Inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture.

Wise words

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