koftgari

English

Alternative forms

• koftgaree

Etymology

From Hindi [Term?] (“gold-beating”), from Persian [Term?], from کوفتن (kuftan, “to beat”) +‎ ـگر (-gar) +‎ ـی (-i).

Noun

koftgari (uncountable)

1. Ornamental work produced by inlaying steel with gold; a variety of damascening common in Indian art.

Related terms

• koftgar
• koftwork

See also

• false damascene