Meaning
Wooden lattice built from interlocking geometric pieces, used in doors, windows and ceilings.
Spelling and pronunciation
- Persian: گرهچینی
- Transliteration: gereh-chini
- English usage: Gereh-chini (geometric lattice)
Spellings vary between dealers, museums and regions. Usage notes are under review.
Used in these crafts
Khatamkari
A Persian inlay art in which fine rods of wood, bone and metal are bundled into star units, sliced into thin sheets and applied to a wooden surface to form dense geometric tessellation.