Marquetry is a decorative craft that involves the INLAY of different materials such as wood, metal, and ivory to create intricate patterns. The term marquetry is derived from the French word marquer, which means 'to mark.' Inlaying is one of the most common techniques used in marquetry, and it involves cutting and fitting pieces of material into a wooden surface. Buhl is another technique used in marquetry, which involves the use of thin sheets of metal or ivory that are cut into intricate shapes and then inlaid into the wooden surface. Both inlaying and buhl are used to create beautiful and unique designs in marquetry.