OMG | Complex and exquisite beauty of China: Filigree Inlay Art
Filigree inlay art originated in the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) of ancient China. Filigree inlay combines two craft skills. One is filigree, which includes such techniques as nipping, plaiting, jointing, piling, filling, and knitting. The second is inlay work, which involves mounting the stones to the final product and carving or filing the precious metals. The craftsman can use one or both skills when creating a piece. Let's take a look at filigree inlay artworks.
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