Craftsmanship of mother of pearl inlay
February 9, 2024
Mother of pearl inlay is the practice of inserting mother of pearl pieces into wooden objects such as Koran cases,
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Mother of pearl inlay is the practice of inserting mother of pearl pieces into wooden objects such as Koran cases,
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