Know the beauty of furniture units made of Mother of pearl.

Mother of pearl furniture has allured the attention of human beings for many centuries. Every unit is bright, colourful and refracts the light. People coming from different backgrounds like tribes, societies and nations have admired this unique looking furniture style. They all have added something or the other to it, varying according to their tradition, knowledge and understanding. The artistic furniture has overpowered the world with its marvel and eye appealing quality. The roots of it can be found in the Turkish soil, and the originators were said to be Ottoman Turks.

Motherof pearl is derived from the outer covering of molluscs and oysters. It is brought from the shells of pseudopods like snails. Therefore we should not belittle the delicate and sensitive creation of the Supreme by calling it "cover" or "shells." the story of it goes like this- the creatures on which they are found don't have them from the beginning. They slowly acquire it or grow it around them to save themselves from the dangerous predators. The shell is a home for a young one to which it withdraws when faced with any external terror. 

We will always be indebted to these creatures for producing the houses which we use for making the beautiful shining surfaces of the mother of pearl furniture units. These houses have different colours and shades all according to the type of animal they are and in what environ it has grown up. There is a huge variety of mother of pearl that carpenters can use to create vibrant and beautiful looking furniture units. There are certain traits which it needs to be perfect. These are as follows:

1. They should be of a certain thickness so that work can be performed on them.
2. They should reflect the hues which are seen in a rainbow.
3. The colours should be soothing and pleasing to the eyes.

The first step which is required in the making of the mother of pearl furniture is to create a wooden configuration with compressed wood and solid woods like teak, mango or sheesham. Little pieces of the material of mother of pearl after washing thoroughly from acids and other chemicals are made pure and free of germs. The most famous designs are floral ones, beautifully engraved flowers and leaves in which are poured the sparkling liquid. It's a very difficult ad long procedure.

The mother of pearl furniture units is different and special in every way from the traditional looking furniture. The pieces carved out of mother of pearl furniture are special and are designed or styled in a way completely different from other furniture units. There are special designers alloted to work, and everything is performed with a lot of patience. The tools and techniques that are needed to mould it have been brought down from generation to generation. The artistic work which this furniture needs to come in shape is inlaid. First, the carvings are engraved, and then the chemical is filled with them which shines like a rainbow. They have a pearl-like look which tempts people of every age.

There are many types of them which are available on the site:

White mother of pearl: this kind has arrived from the pearl which consists of oysters. The reflective element is quite high, and it is one of the most popular varieties which is used.

This is derived from the pearl carrying oysters. Its reflective characteristics are high, and it is one of the most commonly used types of this material.  

• Iridescent Mother of Pearl: of this kind are found the shades of pink and green. 
• Chip (Variegated) Mother of Pearl: this consists of many shades.
• Stone Mother of Pearl: the shade which is found in it is white which doesn't have much of the reflection.
• Mat Mother of Pearl: this has a dull grey colour and has a low reflective value.

Mother of pearl furniture units have never run out of time, and the reason is simple it's regal and fantastic. It has adorned the royal palaces, and now it has come to decorate the humble homes of the city dwellers. Read the article to get enlightened on the furniture that is gorgeous in every sense- Mother of pearl and bring home the opulent units.