Technique

Carved plaster (gach-bori)

گچ‌بری

Carving wet gypsum plaster into relief panels, niches and muqarnas.

Process, step by step

  1. Apply plaster
  2. Transfer design
  3. Carve before full set

Variations

Mirror work and paint are sometimes added.

Conservation

Keep dry; repairs need matching plaster.

Used in these crafts

Stucco carving (Gach-bori)

The carving and moulding of gypsum plaster into architectural ornament, including mihrabs, inscriptions, muqarnas and wall panels.