The Art of Damascus Mosaic | Craftsmanship, Heritage, and Stories from Damascus

Close-up of a handcrafted Damascene mosaic tray, showing wood and mother-of-pearl inlay patterns

What Is Damascene Mosaic? The Complete Guide

Damascene mosaic, explained from the ground up: what it is, where it comes from, the woods and mother-of-pearl that make it, and why a handful of Damascus workshops still make...

What Is Damascene Mosaic? The Complete Guide

Damascene mosaic, explained from the ground up: what it is, where it comes from, the woods and mother-of-pearl that make it, and why a handful of Damascus workshops still make...

The Board That Tells a Story: Inside the Heritage Chess & Backgammon Set

The Board That Tells a Story: Inside the Herita...

The story behind the Heritage Chess & Backgammon Set: handcrafted in Damascus with mother-of-pearl inlay and centuries of mosaic tradition. A luxury gift that lasts generations.

The Board That Tells a Story: Inside the Herita...

The story behind the Heritage Chess & Backgammon Set: handcrafted in Damascus with mother-of-pearl inlay and centuries of mosaic tradition. A luxury gift that lasts generations.

Mohammad Tarek Aldahh – Known as Abu Kamal: A New Generation Keeping the Legacy of Damascus Alive

Mohammad Tarek Aldahh – Known as Abu Kamal: A N...

Told by Yazan Krayem – Founder of Damascus Box In the heart of Damascus, amid the hum of the city and the rhythm of daily life, a new generation quietly...

Mohammad Tarek Aldahh – Known as Abu Kamal: A N...

Told by Yazan Krayem – Founder of Damascus Box In the heart of Damascus, amid the hum of the city and the rhythm of daily life, a new generation quietly...

Gaby Aldayeh, known as Abu Boutros – Master of Damascene Mosaic

Gaby Aldayeh, known as Abu Boutros – Master of ...

Told by Yazan Krayem – Founder of Damascus Box. In one of the narrow alleys of Old Damascus, behind carved wooden doors, the gentle hum of a small saw fills...

Gaby Aldayeh, known as Abu Boutros – Master of ...

Told by Yazan Krayem – Founder of Damascus Box. In one of the narrow alleys of Old Damascus, behind carved wooden doors, the gentle hum of a small saw fills...

How to Spot a True Damascene Mosaic: A Guide for Buyers and Enthusiasts

How to Spot a True Damascene Mosaic: A Guide fo...

Not all mosaic boxes are created equal. As Damascene mosaic grows in popularity, so do imitations, often mass-produced and lacking the soul of the original craft. So how can you...

How to Spot a True Damascene Mosaic: A Guide fo...

Not all mosaic boxes are created equal. As Damascene mosaic grows in popularity, so do imitations, often mass-produced and lacking the soul of the original craft. So how can you...

The Makers Behind the Mosaic: The Human Hands of Damascus Craft

The Makers Behind the Mosaic: The Human Hands o...

Behind every Damascene mosaic lies something machines can’t replicate: the soul of the artisan. In small workshops tucked behind Damascus’s bustling souks, generations of craftsmen quietly carry on one of...

The Makers Behind the Mosaic: The Human Hands o...

Behind every Damascene mosaic lies something machines can’t replicate: the soul of the artisan. In small workshops tucked behind Damascus’s bustling souks, generations of craftsmen quietly carry on one of...