How Bone Inlay Can Give an All-New Look to the Furniture

The bone inlay is a classic style of furniture developed in the western part of India, in the state of Rajasthan.

The artisans that are local to the state of Rajasthan, especially the western part of the state including Jodhpur, have been involved in the making of this art for generations.

The delicate techniques involved in the making of this furniture have been passed on from generation to generation.

Specialty of Bone Inlay

The bone inlay is exquisitely designed furniture. Made from camel bone, it is very premium furniture. The exquisite designs of the bone inlay furniture inlaid on top of the wood surface give a vibrant look to the furniture unit.

The craft of bone inlay lasts longer than any of the other designs that are made on the furniture. Because, this furniture is specially made with powdered bones, especially camel bone, the art remains on the furniture for quite long.

The floral or other patterns that are worked or inlaid upon the furniture gives a luxurious and regal look to the interior, as compared to the other art inlaid upon the furniture.


Bone Inlay – A Classic Style

A bone inlay furniture has been a part of the interiors of royal palaces and abodes of opulent lineages. Till today, bone inlay furniture of the early times can be seen dazzling in the forts and museums. The art is made in such a way that it shines for a long time when properly maintained.
As already mentioned the state of Rajasthan including Jodhpur, Jalore, Udaipur have a rich history that speaks of the emergence of this excellent technique.

The Fine Art Of Making Bone Inlay

This furniture is handmade by skilled artisans and their certain families whose generations have kept the knowledge of making bone inlay furniture art, safe and secured for years.
This process is a delicate one and needs a reasonable level of artistry, expressing the beauty of the art over the furniture.

The Process: 

• The process starts with the collection of camel bones, which are first cleaned with a particular kind of chemical, to make them useful for making the art.
• Secondly, these bones are crushed into fine amorphous form.
• Later, decorative patterns are chiseled out on the surface of the furniture. The powdered bones are then filled in the designs and are bound together by using a glue-like material.
• Later, colours ocean blue or vibrant yellow are filled around the patterns to magnify the charm of the pattern.

Bone Inlay can be Used for Different Furniture

This artistic technique can be used to decorate most of the display and storage furniture like chest of drawers, console tables, side and end tables.

Chest of Drawers
This furniture unit is found in numerous places in the abodes, like the living, kitchen or bedroom.

Console Table
This is a multi-purpose piece of furniture that can be kept in any room. The furniture has drawers and cabinets for storage, and the countertop can be used in numerous ways including keeping decorative items and carrying out other chores.

Side Tables
A side table and an end table inlaid with bone and kept at the living, or the bedroom would manifest a lavish look in the room decor.

Conclusion
Bone inlay furniture has been a part of the rich and regal abodes for so many years. It has caught the eye of the present furniture market and is nowadays available in the market at so many online furniture stores.

The furniture unit is inlaid with delicate artistic embroidery that looks very elegant. The furniture made in this artistry is exquisite. At Wooden Street, we have a wide variety of exquisite looking bone inlay furniture.