Both carved and painted wood share the same techniques of carving and painting. In the first phase, designing a motif for the project and applying it with a stencil directly onto the wood is crucial. The carver or painter then starts producing the ornamentation using a hammer and metallic tools for carving and brushes for painting. This technique of carving and painting can be applied to all kinds of motifs, including calligraphy, geometry, or floral arabesques. The process of designing muqarnas is similar to that of plasterwork.