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.