At West Orient, we bring thousands of years of Eastern craftsmanship into harmony with contemporary aesthetics. Each of our products is created with the unique details shaped by the hands of our master artisans. Our mission is to preserve and sustain traditional arts such as khatem, minakari, copperwork, and ceramics, and to ensure they are valued worldwide. It is our responsibility to present the labor of our artists and the legacy of our culture to you in the most authentic way.
Hatem art is an elegant mosaic technique in which wood, bone, and metal are cut into millimetric pieces and assembled with perfect geometry, requiring great patience and mastery. Each pattern comes to life as dozens of tiny pieces are brought together in perfect harmony by the artisan’s hand, giving every object a unique character and a timeless sense of elegance.
Minakari is a traditional art form in which metal or copper surfaces are coated with fine layers of enamel and fired at high temperatures, then enriched with hand-painted motifs crafted by skilled artisans. This technique, where vibrant colors blend with a glossy finish, brings a sophisticated aesthetic and elegant depth to decorative objects.
Çini art is an ancient technique in which ceramic surfaces painted with special glazes are fired at high temperatures, transforming them into vibrant, durable designs with deepened colors. This art form, where delicate motifs meet traditional texture, brings sophisticated elegance and cultural richness to decorative objects.
