Craftsmanship of mother of pearl inlay

Mother-of-pearl inlay is a traditional craft involving the insertion of shell pieces into wooden objects such as Qur’an cases, musical instruments, and furniture. Artisans select dense woods such as walnut and ebony to create a contrast with the white shell, forming geometric, floral, and calligraphic designs. Transmitted through apprenticeship, this practice is essential to the restoration and preservation of historical wooden artefacts found in museums and monuments.