{"product_id":"natural-bone-mosaic-decorative-box","title":"Natural Bone Mosaic Decorative Box: The Earthen Checkerboard","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eExpanding outward in concentric bands of earthen tilework, this natural bone mosaic decorative box merges robust geometry with subtle, organic color variations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Hundreds of small, hand-cut geometric tiles of natural camel bone and wood are meticulously set over a solid circular wooden core.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Left undyed, the organic bone reveals a beautiful, mottled spectrum of cream, caramel, and deep brown tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: The low, squat vessel is crowned by a domed lid featuring a dramatically scalloped edge and a matching inlaid spherical finial.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: This lightweight scalloped round storage jar functions elegantly as a secure, breathable vessel for delicate jewelry or bedside essentials.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry of Traditional Inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn the historic artisan workshops of Rajasthan, the intricate art of bone inlay was developed to replicate the extravagant jewel-encrusted artifacts of royal courts using highly durable, locally sourced materials. This demanding technique involves carving a solid wooden base and covering the entire surface with individually shaped pieces of ethically sourced camel bone. By utilizing the natural, unbleached state of the bone, the artisan celebrates the inherent porosity and color variations of the material, ensuring no two mosaic tiles share the exact same hue. The addition of the meticulously carved, petal-like scalloped lid overhang elevates this geometric bone inlay vessel into a complex architectural object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this striking geometric vessel on a light wood bedside table or a minimalist bathroom shelf, where its earthy palette can ground a collection of modern glass. It serves remarkably well as a textured vanity accent, appealing deeply to design-led collectors who appreciate rich, raw materials. Measuring exactly 5.2 inches in diameter, the container shares the approximate horizontal footprint of a standard dessert bowl, establishing a contained focal point without overwhelming the surface. At a light 0.29 kg, the piece remains easy to handle while providing a satisfying tactile experience. The precise manual discipline required to hand-carve and seamlessly fit the individual scalloped edge tiles around a curved lid validates this piece as an elite achievement in traditional mosaic work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eDistribute organic, geometric patterns across your study by resting a threaded brass storage jar near this checkerboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46193346576559,"sku":"VSP-130","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/88_Compressed_87c95baf-97c3-428a-95b7-4daba5b38b99.jpg?v=1762250827","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/natural-bone-mosaic-decorative-box","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}