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Sadekârlık is an ornamental and craftsmanship art that developed especially during the Ottoman period and afterwards. It is a traditional craft involving the decoration and engraving of metal surfaces (primarily copper, brass, and silver) with geometric, botanical, or calligraphic patterns. The term "Sadekâr" is of Persian origin and means "one who performs simple work," but in the context of Ottoman craft terminology, sadekârlık refers to a craft that involves working and decorating precious me