Wooden mosaic is one of the traditional crafts in Syria, with a history spanning many centuries. Artisans create small wooden pieces from different types of wood, such as olive, lemon, and other fine woods, to form geometric patterns and repeated decorative designs.

Syrian Provinces Famous for Wooden Mosaic: Damascus – Aleppo - Homs

Brief Manufacturing Process:

- Select various types of wood and cut them into small, uniform pieces.

- Arrange the pieces into geometric patterns or repeated designs.

- Glue the pieces onto furniture, boxes, or frames using strong adhesives.

- Finish by polishing and smoothing the surface to enhance the beauty of the wood and designs.

Syrian artisans are known for creating intricate and detailed designs used to decorate furniture, boxes, doors,

and frames, reflecting their high skill and artistic sense.

Wooden mosaic is considered part of Syria’s valuable heritage, and artisans continue to practice this craft today, preserving it across generations.