Syrian Handicrafts
The turning point for Damascene wooden mosaic occurred in 1880 when a local artian by the name of Georgy Bittar was granted a special award by the Ottoman Sultan after having made him an exquisite wooden mosaic furniture range. Today, wooden mosaic furniture and decoration items are still made in many workshops around the area of Bab Sharqi and Bab Touma in the old city. Local artisans use wood from oak, beech, lemon and other flower trees, in addition to mother of pearl and silver inlays to make these beautiful items. Fine examples of this handicraft can be seen at Beit Nizam, Beit Al-Siba’e, Maktab Anbar and the House of Khaled Al-Azem....
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