What does intarsia mean?
noun
A decorative technique of inlaying small pieces of wood, shell, or other materials into a larger surface to create intricate designs or patterns. In textiles, intarsia refers to a knitting or weaving technique that creates intricate, multi-colored patterns by using multiple colors in a single row.
Example
"The artisan spent months perfecting the intricate intarsia design on the wooden chest."
Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.