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Taracea Craftsmanship -
Harmonious Decor
Geometric symbols of Taracea Craftsmanship have a deep-seated religious significance. The harmony of geometry has fascinated mankind since the dawn of civilization.
All Religions Share Geometrical Designs- Islam - octagonal stars
- Christianity - a cross
- Jewish - hexagonal stars
- Egyptian - pyramid
- Hindu - mandala circles
SnowflakesThere is nothing more fragile and yet more beautiful than a snowflake. Snowflakes equally are of a geometrical design. Taracea can easily be compared to the symmetrical beauty of snowflakes. Each one - is a unique masterpiece.
Beautiful Wooden ArtDating back as far as in Sumerian times 3000 BC, rudimentary Taracean decor appeared on coffins. The Romans were familiar with this wooden art, but track of it was then lost in time. The Persian Empire knew of it. Geometric patterns were elaborately worked in other arts: metalwork, ceramics, glass decor, jewellery art, geometric patterns were woven in tapisteries, carpets and cloth looms. Thousands of examples reveal the importance of Geometric patternwork. Through the Islamic Expansion, Taracea Craftsmanship became part of their artisan heritage practising it to the highest level of perfection and thus, it arrived in Moorish Spain.
What is Taracea Craftsmanship?Taracea became an exquiste Islamic art.
Intricate inlaid patterns of distinctly-textured woods, combining with a variety of different elements and veneer-finshed.- Ivory
- Mother of Pearl - Nacre
- Bone
- Gold
- Silver
- Ebony
- Rosewood
- Mahogany
- Walnut
These decor elements are cleverly aligned in place, over a piece of wood, which later serves for an individual object: chess games, table-tops, doors, banister railings, ceilings --> The Historic ceiling marquetry of the Hall of Ambassadors, Alhambra Granada Spain, Alhambra Spain,
or for jewellery boxes, clocks, picture frames, etc.
Popular ArtTaracea was swiftly adopted by the Spanish who exported the artisanship to the Americas. The inlaid decor of old wooden furniture is highly esteemed.
Sadly, however, Taracea is becoming an extinct profession. The intricate beauty of its detail, deserves the greatest of honours, for those, whose profession is that of Taracea Craftsmanship.
Back to Andalucia-Andalusia's Homepage Top of Page ResourcesThe above graphics were taken courtsey of Miguel Laguna, whose shop "Laguna Taracea" is right next to the Alhambra.Laguna Taracea,
Real de la Alhambra, 30
18009 Granada, España. www.laguna-taracea.com
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