Origin
By-product of pastoral herding.
Properties
- Dense and pale
- Takes a high polish
- Brittle in thin sections
- Yellows slowly with age
Preparation
Degreased, bleached, then sawn and filed into triangular rods.
Care & preservation
Avoid solvents and heat, both of which crack thin bone elements.
General guidance only. For valuable or fragile pieces, consult a qualified conservator before cleaning or treatment.
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.