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noun
A specialized, heavy, dual-headed hammer or chisel used by Moroccan artisans (Maâlems) in Fez to hand-cut and bevel the edges of zellige tiles.
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Topics: business, ceramics, chemistry, construction, engineering, manufacturing, masonry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
The primary tool used in the traditional production process to create intricate geometric shapes for Moroccan mosaics.
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History
Borrowed from Moroccan Arabic منقاش (manqāš), from the root ن ق ش (n q š, “to engrave, carve”).
