Center of Damascene
Swords, shields, engravings, armors, chiseling… The crafts from Toledo have infinite forms, but its most characteristic one is the damascene work. The damascene is a technique that consists in making figures and shapes through the introduction of fine gold and silver threads in iron or steel.
The name makes reference to the city of Damascus, Syria. It was introduced to Spain by the Arabs, although there are records that say that this technique was already been used a long time ago.
In Spain, Toledo is the main center of damascene. The entire city is full of stores with objects made with this technique: lighters, necklaces, earrings, swords, frames, plates, and clocks. If you want a souvenir from Toledo, a damascene piece can be the best choice because of its beauty and uniqueness.
