What is Hoshiarpur furniture?

Hoshiarpur furniture originates from the Punjab region of India, specifically known for dense wood carving and intricate bone or brass inlay work. These pieces typically utilise regional hardwoods decorated with complex geometric or floral compositions across tables, screens and boxes.

How do I care for inlaid wood?

Inlaid surfaces require minimal moisture and stable indoor humidity to prevent the timber from shrinking and loosening the embedded bone or brass. Apply a microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the hardwood without seeping into the porous inlay materials.

Are these tables sturdy enough for daily use?

Most occasional tables and octagonal stands handle everyday placement of lamps or decorative objects safely. Heavier loads should be avoided on folding or intricate tripod table bases to protect the joinery.

What is Anglo-Indian furniture?

Anglo-Indian furniture describes items produced in India under British colonial influence, combining traditional local craftsmanship with European forms. These works frequently merge local timber varieties like teak and rosewood with Western furniture archetypes such as campaign desks and centre tables.