Blog posts tagged with 'decorative arts'

A detailed, research-driven examination of the Spanish mantilla comb (peineta), focusing on form, materials, historical development, and collector considerations, with contextual reference to a late 19th century faux tortoiseshell example.

Rosewood has been one of the most coveted woods in the decorative arts, from Regency furniture and Victorian tea caddies to fine instruments and mid-century carvings. This article explains the three primary rosewood species—Brazilian, Indian, and African—how to tell them apart, why Brazilian rosewood became legendary, and where collectors can expect to find rosewood today.