Mo'araq

Mo'araq (مُعَرَق, "inlay") is the Persian term for "cut-tile mosaic" techniques. It is part of the Classical opus sectile ("cut-stone mosaic") technique. It consists in using small shards of glazed colored tile, chipped and assembled precisely together in order to form a given design. This techniques allows for long-lasting designs with vibrant colors, and is the oldest mosaic technique used in the Middle East. In case of the specific use of ceramics, the term kǎši-ye mo'araq can be used.

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