Iris is starting the year as we mean to go on, taking delivery of a container of beautiful Indian inlay furniture. Mother of pearl and camel bone inlaid furniture in a plethora of colours, much of it bespoke made to measure orders. The black bone inlay sideboard with 6 drawers was designed by the customer over […]
Our most creative and inspired chief inlay furniture designer has been at it again. With typical artistry he has created this solaris geometric bone inlay chest with a matching bone inlay bedside. Iris is going to add this one to the range, as usual you can order this new pattern in any colour, with bone, […]
The scope of some of our recent bespoke items is far reaching, and represents quite a departure from the traditional inlay items found on the site.
Our chief furniture maker in Udaipur used to be a “miniature artist”, a tradition that has long been associated with the lake city, and examples of miniature paintings can be seen throughout the shops and cafes that surround lake Pichola. Traditional Hindu scenes are painted on to silk or paper with incredibly fine brushes, some […]
Iris loves the history and traditions behind the furniture we sell. It is a genuine love for India that inspired our business in the first place. We visit Rajasthan at least twice a year and have a real friendship with our suppliers.
I was interested in uncovering the history of inlay furniture during my latest trip to Rajasthan. I took a trip to the famous City Palace in Udaipur, built by the Maharaja Udai Sing in the late 16th century. I learned that the city of Udaipur was built as a safer more defendable refuge from the […]
On a recent trip to Rajasthan we discovered this new embossing style. Instead of pressing floral patterns into the nickel alloy, local artisans created a brushed effect that looks like a silvery corduroy.
They look lovely! Thank you so much.
Iris your tables are beyond lovely! It is seldom that you can say how magical and transforming a “simple” piece of furniture is, but the two end tables have totally redefined the look and feel of our bedroom. The build quality, and the finish, are exceptional. They are objects of real beauty and artistry.
I love my desk that arrived at the end of last summer. It looks fab! I’m re thinking and currently using the desk space for other things and perhaps might get a second separate Iris cupboard for the box files.