The action of damask, v.; esp. the damascening of metal.

the veining on Damascus-blades; incised ornamentation inlaid with gold or silver.

The action or process of giving a watered, wavy, or rippled appearance to the surface of a material, esp. silk or metal. Cf. moiré, n.2 adj.1, damask…

Damascene work; formerly applied to damask.

The action of damascene, v.; also the design or figured surface so produced.

A kind of Indian damascene-work, in which a pattern traced on steel is inlaid with gold.

Chiefly attributive in koft-work = koftgari, n.

Of or pertaining to damask, (fabrics), or to the art of damascening metal; as damascene work.