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Definition of Koftgari

Koftgari
Koftgari Koft`ga*ri", a. [Hind. koft gar["i] goldbeating. fr. Per. koft beating + gar["i] trade.] Ornamental work produced by inlaying steel with gold, -- a variety of damascening much used in the arts of India.

Meaning of Koftgari from wikipedia

- the talwar often show silver or gold plated decoration in a form called koftgari. Talwars of princely status can have hilts of gold, profusely set with...
- 18th century Indo-Persian ceremonial tabar, crafted of steel with gold koftgari inlay, Kufic calligraphy and pierced decorations Flag of Sindhudesh movement...
- hard wood shaft with full length metal strip for re-enforcement, silver koftgari decoration. Bec de corbin Flail (weapon) Horseman's pick Kanabō Lucerne...
- pavilion") or Middle Persian gōšak "corner" Koftgari Hindi कोफ्त्गर koftgar, from Persian کوفتگری koftgari, from کوفت koft blow, beating + گر -gar doing...
- Ottoman kard dagger, 18th to 19th century, stone hilt with gold koftgari inscriptions, metal scabbard with carved decorations set with gems....