damasking
/ˈdæməskɪŋ/
noun
- The process or art of decorating metal with inlaid gold or silver patterns.
- Damasking requires great skill and patience.
- He learned the ancient technique of damasking from a master silversmith.
- The museum displayed a collection of swords featuring beautiful damasking.
verb
- Present participle of damask; to decorate (metal) with inlaid patterns of gold or silver.
- She is damasking a small box as a gift for her grandmother.
- The artisan is damasking a ceremonial dagger for the exhibition.
- They spent months damasking the armor for the king.