Shaping wood : KÜNDEKÂRİ
     
     


     “Kündekâri” is an important technique in woodworking, was         developed in Anatolia during the era of the Seljuks.

      It is a three-dimensional art.
      With human patience and geometric genius, the artist             creates a masterpiece in wood using a technique known as        ‘kündekâri’ or tongue-and-groove joining.
      Various traditional motifs are used in this art which is         the art of fitting these wooden pieces to one another             without using any glue or nails.

Süleymaniye Mosque, İstanbul

Bursa Grand Mosque, Bursa