Persian · noun · People & Roles

Kandakar

कंदाकार

said KAN-daa-kaar

also written: kandakar, kandkar, kandakaari

Meaning

An engraver or carver; one who incises designs in wood, metal or stone.

Literally: kanda (carved) + kaar (worker)

Related words

A painter, engraver, or designer of images.

A gem-engraver or lapidary; one who cuts and engraves precious stones and seals.

A chisel or graving tool used to cut stone and metal.