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marquetry
noun
mar·que·try
ˈmär-kə-trē 
variants
or less commonly marqueterie
: decorative work in which elaborate patterns are formed by the insertion of pieces of material (such as wood, shell, or ivory) into a wood veneer that is then applied to a surface (as of a piece of furniture)
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Details including carpet patterns, ceiling features, marquetry and inlay details will pay homage to the Ambassador’s seasonal residence, aslong with original artwork from Punjabi artists.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Crafted in mother-of-pearl marquetry, the disc is ingeniously indexed to the hour hand and subtly shifts over time.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
The striking watch also showcases mother-of-pearl marquetry, white gold lace, and some diamonds for good measure.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
Earlier this month, guests filled The Cellar, a private dining room at the hotel, admiring the walls of geometric marquetry which was popular during the Gilded Age.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Crafted in mother-of-pearl marquetry, the disc is ingeniously indexed to the hour hand and subtly shifts over time.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
The striking watch also showcases mother-of-pearl marquetry, white gold lace, and some diamonds for good measure.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
Earlier this month, guests filled The Cellar, a private dining room at the hotel, admiring the walls of geometric marquetry which was popular during the Gilded Age.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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“Marquetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquetry. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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