Material · Wood

Mulberry wood

چوب توت

A dense wood valued for the bowls of the tar and setar.

Origin

Grown across Iran; seasoned before use.

Properties

  • Dense
  • Resonant
  • Stable when seasoned

Preparation

Season, rough-carve and hollow the bowl.

Care & preservation

Keep instruments away from heat and sudden humidity change.

General guidance only. For valuable or fragile pieces, consult a qualified conservator before cleaning or treatment.

Used in these crafts

Instrument making (Saz-sazi)

The workshop making of Iranian instruments such as the tar, setar, kamancheh, santur and oud, combining woodwork, skin membranes and inlaid decoration.