Definition of "intarsia" [intarsia]

• A decorative inlaid pattern in a surface, especially a mosaic worked in wood. (noun)
• A knitted design resembling a mosaic that is visible on both sides of a fabric. (noun)
• The art or practice of making intarsias. (noun)

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• "Innovative subtleties in intarsia work appear to have increased in direct proportion to trade competition."
• ""Most believe that the victim [of the prank] was Manetto di Jacopo Ammannatini (d. 1450) called Manetto of Florence, a worker in intarsia, since the details of his life closely match those of the story" (xvi)."
• "In turn, the portraits are arranged in two tiers of 14, and the intarsia is divided into three levels, with architectural niches and cabinets (two shelves each), benches set on a low platform, and the dado between."