Perfect for a gift or a special something for yourself, Damascene Treasures has a large selection of mosaic, mother of pearl and carved wood furniture, accessory boxes and backgammon/chess boards.

Wood Inlay:

George Bitar discovered wood in-lay, commonly known as 'mosaic inlay', more than a century ago in Damascus, Syria. He was inspired by the mosaic tile work on the facade of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus and wanted to create a similar effect with wood, transferring the same beautiy onto furniture and other accessory pieces. Branches from walnut, apricot, rose, olive, lemon and other Syrian indigenous trees are collected, dried and cut into different sizes. The pieces are then glued on to the surface of the item creating an exquisite layering of patterns and design.

The different types of wood with different colours accent and bring out the geometric designs creating a mosaic effect. Mosaic inlay technique can be used on a variety of surfaces from furniture to frames to accessory boxes to mirrors.

Carved Wood:

All carved wood pieces imported by Damascene Treasures are made by the top artisans in Syria and made of 100% walnut wood. Each item has been expertly hand-crafted and carved, giving each piece a unique look and design. Damascene Treasures has a beautiful selection of furniture and accessory box all of which have been accented by pieces of mother of pearl.

Pearl Inlay:

Mother of pearl inlay is a woodcraft technique that dates back thousands of years. The craftsman carves the arabesque or geometric design and places pieces of pre-shaped pearl in the design. The pattern is further accented by a thin strip of ivory, silver or tin. Two types of pearl are used: 'Bahri' (pearl from the sea & more expensive) and 'Nahri' (pearl from the river). All pearl inlay furniture is made with walnut wood.