Term · gereh-chini

Gereh-chini (geometric lattice)

گره‌چینی

Wooden lattice built from interlocking geometric pieces, used in doors, windows and ceilings.

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.