This refined, organic and mineral material, mother of pearl distinguishes by its elegance and by the sobriety of its silvery glows. This moving matter leads us in reflections of the mysterious ocean depths, the reflections of a exotic poetry and a feminine reverie. The cabinet maker likes assembIing it to make small objects and ladies ´ boxes of marquetry.
History
Italy- XIV and Renaissance. Mother of pearl is used in marquetry: small knives, games of dominoes
Region of Meru - XVII. This material is used for small and daily craft.
Chine / Syria / Orient / Maghreb - XIX. It appears on accessories, weapons, and furniture.
This refined, organic and mineral material, mother of pearl distinguishes by its elegance and by the sobriety of its silvery glows. This moving matter leads us in reflections of the mysterious ocean depths, the reflections of a exotic poetry and a feminine reverie. The cabinet maker likes assembIing it to make small objects and ladies ´ boxes of marquetry.
History
Italy- XIV and Renaissance. Mother of pearl is used in marquetry: small knives, games of dominoes
Region of Meru - XVII. This material is used for small and daily craft.
Chine / Syria / Orient / Maghreb - XIX. It appears on accessories, weapons, and furniture.