Decorative art is an expression of an art form where beauty meets function - when a design or style has been accentuated to flatter the object, providing delight to the eye of the beholder. Some of the major areas where this has reached high levels of mastery are porcelain art, jewelry, textile arts, and furniture. Different regions of the world have dedicated centuries to perfecting their own styles. Wisteria is committed to bringing these unique artisan crafted items from around the world to your doorstep. Wisteria has always been known for its curating expertise. In the past our Chinoiserie collection has been a source of delight to many, and not surprisingly they have been some of our best sellers.

We are delighted to introduce you to our new Bone Inlay and Mother of Pearl Collection. Exclusive to Wisteria and only available to you through us, these almost one-of-a-kind made to order items are made in India, by our dedicated team of artisans. We started by introducing a range of beautiful mirrors in a variety of exquisite patterns and colors. Our collection now includes bone inlay and mother of pearl dressers, coffee tables, cabinets, side tables, lamps, tabletop items, and more. Stay tuned and expect to be delighted!

The history of this kind of craftsmanship is long and has evolved over the centuries – in fact, there is evidence of it dating back to ancient Egypt. In recent times, the tradition took roots in Rajasthan, India where local artisans initially developed this art form for the royal palaces of the Maharajahs and nobility.

The construction of these inlay pieces is a three-step process. First, ethically and responsibly sourced cattle bones (Bone Inlay) or ocean shells (Mother of Pearl) are hand-carved to unique shapes. Then these are glued to the furniture base or frame to create a beautiful mosaic pattern. As a final step, the resin is filled in the space around the inlay and finished. This handcrafted technique results in a product where each item is unique and different.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to have beautiful things; to enjoy a treasure or two to admire for their beauty. This is an opportunity for you, as a Wisteria customer, to procure a piece of furniture that is crafted with tradition, history, and artistic care. Might we say that this is a rare chance for our dear customers to acquire a furniture item of significance that someday may well be a family heirloom.