Damascening

Some examples of damascened work

Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another—typically, gold or silver into a darkly oxidized steel background—to produce intricate patterns similar to niello. The English term comes from a perceived resemblance to the rich tapestry patterns of damask silk. The term is also used to describe the use of inlaid copper interconnects in integrated circuits. As its name suggests, damascene gets its name from Damascus, Syria and the ancient artisans that created and exported this craft.[1]

  1. ^ "The damascene from Toledo, the ancient tradition of culture and gold". Artesania Tradicional Toledana. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2022.