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<p>[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 12658520, member: 8267"]The technique of wire inlay on wood can be referred to as damascene on wood, or "tarkashi work" based on a traditional craft technique in India. In Europe, you can find it used on gunstocks and knife handles by at least the 17th century.</p><p><br /></p><p>To my eye, the design on your yad has an Ottoman/Middle Eastern feel.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 12658520, member: 8267"]The technique of wire inlay on wood can be referred to as damascene on wood, or "tarkashi work" based on a traditional craft technique in India. In Europe, you can find it used on gunstocks and knife handles by at least the 17th century. To my eye, the design on your yad has an Ottoman/Middle Eastern feel.[/QUOTE]
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