Craftmanship Showcase- Mother of Pearl Inlay Masters.
Little is known about Middle Eastern designs, as interior designers protect the privacy of their clients. The love affair between UAE designers and mother of pearl is well known though. If you imagine entire wall surfaces covered in tessellated mother of pearl panels, you may be right, but we only find rare displays of such designs, in places like the Annual Italian Furniture Salon, in this case on a piano!
Highly ornate shell surfaces are also a trademark of Middle Eastern styles, sometimes involving custom pieces cut directly from the raw Mother of Pearl and Abalone.
However, our recent visit to a Middle Eastern client revealed some of the less emphatic uses of Mother of Pearl, with subtle strips acting more as an accent on solid wood or wood laminate surfaces. Their showroom, open to the public, has an inspiring range of designs applied to pieces large and small, with a more eclectic taste.
Meet Artikkan, Interior Designers and Furniture Inlay Specialists.
Public displays of furniture inlay are quite rare in that part of the world, a good reason to enjoy browsing through Artikkan's wide range of ideas. More modern and subtle, this look and feel could suit your lounge wherever you are.
Using Shell Veneer Composite For More 'In Depth' Shell Iridescence.
As described in our earlier article on our range of shell sheets, shell composites are a great choice if you want to emphasize the classic look of Mother of Pearl Inlay, as they replicate a real slice of shell by bonding uncoated, natural sheets together.
Artikkan are a leader in using that product to enhance the presence of nature in their creations, Including coffee tables, wall art and mirrors.
Combining White Mother of Pearl and Tinted Paua Veneers for a Hint Of Middle Eastern Exuberance.
An appropriate style for Mediterranean coastal regions or any lounge designer craving color and warmth.
Modern Ideas, Timeless Materials.
A big thank you to Artikkan for welcoming us in Doha-Qatar- Check them out on http://www.artikkan.com/
In Our Next Showcase.
If you enjoyed this browsing session, join us next time when we explore the contrasts of white pearl inlay in dark solid wood features, this time from India.
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