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Katı’ art is a traditional decorative art form in which written text and motifs drawn on paper or leather are carved or cut with sharp tools and then adhered onto another surface. Known in Turkish as “kâğıt oyma” (paper carving), this art is referred to in Arabic as “kat’ı,” a term also used during the Ottoman period. Katı’ art holds an important place among traditional Turkish arts and was particularly employed to enhance the aesthetic value of manuscript bindings. History The origins of katı’