Marquetry Inlay

Marquetry inlay is a traditional craft commonly found in Middle Eastern backgammon boards, where artisans use thin veneers of wood to create intricate surface patterns. Nada Debs reinterpreted this heritage technique by introducing dyed woods to form contemporary geometric compositions. The process begins with craftsmen stacking and gluing layers of dyed wood into intricate, repetitive patterns. These blocks are then sliced into thin strips, revealing vibrant, graphic patterns within the layers. These patterned strips are applied onto furniture and objects, bringing color and geometry to flat and curved surfaces alike, transforming a centuries-old craft into something playful, modern, and unexpected.