Bone Inlay Furniture Care Guide: Keeping Your Handcrafted Pieces Beautiful for Years
Why Bone Inlay Furniture Needs Special Care
Bone inlay furniture is made by hand in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, where artisans set thousands of individually shaped bone pieces into a resin base on solid wood. It's a slow, skilled craft, and a little care goes a long way toward keeping each piece looking as striking as the day it arrived.
Daily and Weekly Care
Dust your bone inlay furniture with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid feather dusters or rough fabrics, which can catch on the inlay edges over time. For a deeper clean, wipe gently with a barely damp cloth and dry immediately — never let water sit on the surface.
Protecting Against Australia's Climate
Australian homes vary from humid coastal air to dry inland heat, and both extremes can affect natural materials. Keep bone inlay furniture away from direct, prolonged sunlight to prevent the resin from yellowing, and avoid placing pieces directly next to reverse-cycle air conditioning vents or heaters, which can dry out the bone and surrounding wood unevenly.
What to Avoid
- Household chemical cleaners, including anything with ammonia or bleach
- Abrasive sponges or scouring pads
- Placing hot cups or dishes directly on the surface without a coaster
- Excess moisture from vases or drinks left standing
Caring for Everyday Wear
Bone inlay is durable, but like any handcrafted natural material, it will show gentle character over time — this is part of its charm rather than a flaw. Minor colour variation between pieces is normal, since each panel is hand-set by an individual artisan.
Explore the Collection
Browse our full range of handcrafted bone inlay furniture, including coffee tables, bedside tables, and cabinets, each made to order by artisans in Jodhpur.
