Fatimid wood-carving is characterised by an intricate high-relief technique and the vibrancy of its often figurative scenes executed in a variety of indigenous and imported woods. Occasionally the finished panels were painted, varnished and treated so that they were fire retardant. On occasion, wooden doors were also covered with decorated copper sheets. Ivories and other types of bone were also carved and used as inlays on a variety of products.
The material wealth of the Fatimid era was also apparent in the coinage. Fatimid gold dinars, silver dirhams and copper filses were widely traded. The accuracy of these coins was measured by glass weights that were embossed with the relevant denomination and the name of the ruler.