Man-U Imports furniture experts are ready to help you make the right choice. Never put furniture in front of heater vents or direct sunlight. Regular waxing will keep your piece looking like new for future generations to enjoy. After peeling and separation of layers and polishing, it is inlaid into the surface of lacquerware for decoration. Inlay is mostly done on black lacquerware.
Color is made different by cutting and separating shells.
Grinding the shells into the various sizes and shapes for inlay puts off sulfuric dust into the air, and is quite toxic to the respiratory system. The work is labor intensive and tedious which has created a shortage of skilled craftsmen. Man-U Imports still has a large collection of screens, plaques and some furniture pieces using the old craft of inlaid mother of pearl. There is no comparison in craftsmanship and beauty. For years, museum curators have been using blends of microcrystalline waxes to anchor priceless art, historical artifacts and antiques from breakage due to earthquakes and accidents.