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Sedefkârlık is a wood inlay art form that involves embedding mother-of-pearl—obtained from the iridescent inner layer of shellfish such as oysters and mussels—into wooden surfaces using the inlay technique. The term “sedef” derives from the Arabic root sadef and is mentioned in the Qur’an as a symbol of purity, beauty, and clarity alongside pearls. In Ottoman culture, mother-of-pearl was regarded as a symbol of cleanliness and elegance; in Süleyman Çelebi’s Mevlid, which recounts the birth of th

Inlaying mother-of-pearl is a wood decoration art in which the iridescent layer from the inner surfaces of shellfish such as oysters and mussels is inlaid onto wood surfaces. The term “Mother-of-pearl” derives from the Arabic root sadef and is mentioned in the Quran as a symbol of purity, beauty, and clarity alongside pearls. In Ottoman culture, mother-of-pearl was regarded as a symbol of cleanliness and elegance; in Süleyman Çelebi’s Mevlid, which recounts the birth of the Prophet, the phrase “