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The art of inlay work within India dates back to the 17th century.
During that time, precious and semi-precious gemstones along with marble
were used as the primary mediums for this form of craftsmanship. In the
of state of Rajasthan, the art is still practiced using regionally
sourced bone and mother of pearl. The bone is extracted from camels that
have passed on naturally; its opaque creamy color exudes an elegant
rusticity. Meanwhile, the mother of pearl is separated from the outer
shells of water-dwelling mollusks; its shine is incredible,
opalescent.When fragments of these materials are expertly placed into a
piece of India-grown wood, the result is mesmerizing.
- 20" x 16"
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Hand wipe with moist cloth to clean
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These are pieces of art, so use them gently, but use them!
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