Materials

Nine materials. One workshop.

From forest to foundry — everything we make begins with sourcing the right material and working it by hand.

Wood Buffalo Horn Bone Resin Copper Epoxy Mother of Pearl Brass Iron

Material 01

Wood

Sheesham, mango, acacia — kiln-dried, hand-finished.

Wood is one of the most used natural home decor materials in the world. A number of valuable properties such as low heat conductivity, small bulk density, relatively its strength, density, attractive looks, and of course durability that allows it not to wear out quickly and keep its high luster texture for many years. itself has a large number of varieties and with each variety comes different shades of natural wood. However, some belief in natural shades and unpolished products.

Features

· Sheesham, mango & acacia
· Kiln-dried timber
· Natural oil & wax finish
· Engraving & inlay

Advantages

· Sustainably sourced
· Kiln-dried for stability
· Ages beautifully
· Fully customizable

Applications

· Boxes & packaging
· Furniture parts
· Home décor
· Corporate gifting

Products Made

· Wooden boxes
· Trays
· Trinket cases
· Bar & desk accessories

Manufacturing Process

Rough milling → drying → CNC or hand-shaping → sanding → assembly → hand-finishing → QC.

Durability

Decades with light care. Naturally resistant when properly seasoned and sealed.

Material 02

Buffalo Horn

Ethically sourced. Unique grain. Endlessly workable.

Buffalo horn is made up of dense layers of fibers that have a very hard and durable surface, it resembles Cattle Horn greatly in its structure, Buffalo horn is nearly always entirely black, Brown and quite heavily ridged along the inner side curve. it is flatter and far more rectangular. When given a high polish buffalo horn develops an extremely hard surface and has to be one of the toughest natural materials, dead animal horn makes this industry environment friendly.

Features

· Ethically sourced by-product
· Natural marbled grain
· Hand-cut & polished
· Biodegradable

Advantages

· Biodegradable
· Cruelty-free by-product
· Unique natural grain
· Highly durable

Applications

· Buttons
· Eyewear sheets
· Jewelry
· Inlay & marquetry

Products Made

· Buttons
· Combs
· Jewelry components
· Handles & knobs

Manufacturing Process

Selection → flattening (heated) → cutting → shaping → polishing → drilling → QC.

Durability

Extremely long-lived — heritage tailoring houses reuse horn buttons across generations.

Material 03

Bone

Precision-cut, polished, and workable to the finest detail.

Bones from slaughtered animals have a number of uses. In prehistoric times, they have been used for making bone tools. They have further been used in bone carving, already important in prehistoric art, and also in modern times as crafting materials for buttons, beads, handles, bobbins, calculation aids, head nuts, dice, poker chips, pick-up sticks, ornaments, etc. A special genre is scrimshaw.

Features

· Camel & buffalo bone
· Naturally white finish
· High precision workability
· Ethically sourced

Advantages

· Naturally white finish
· High workability
· Long-lasting

Applications

· Inlay
· Buttons
· Beads
· Décor accents

Products Made

· Inlay tiles
· Beads
· Buttons
· Jewelry components

Manufacturing Process

Cleaning → sun-drying → cutting → shaping → polishing → sealing.

Durability

Highly durable when sealed; stable across climates.

Material 04

Resin

Custom colors. Custom inclusions. Zero limits.

Resin is not just a fancy word for average plastic. It is a composite blend, which is rotationally molded into strong and pliable products that can mimic the look of stone and metal materials at a more affordable cost and a fraction of the weight.

Features

· Pantone color matching
· Inclusions & embeds
· Consistent finish
· Sample to bulk scaling

Advantages

· Full color match
· Lightweight
· Consistent finish
· Ideal for private label

Applications

· Bangles
· Boxes
· Knobs
· Coasters

Products Made

· Bangles
· Cabinet knobs
· Coasters
· Decorative boxes

Manufacturing Process

Mold prep → color mixing → pouring → curing → demolding → finishing → QC.

Durability

Impact-resistant with excellent color stability; UV-stable variants available.

Material 05

Copper

99.5% pure. Hand-hammered by master artisans.

Copper has been surviving and thriving on earth for six thousand years. Even earlier. Also known as ‘The Jewellery of Kitchen’, the pinkish-orange metal has adorned both the kitchenware, technological instruments as well as decorative material for decades. Before transitioning into the age of bronze, copper was perhaps one of the most used metals in history especially in Asia, Europe, Mesopotamia, and Egypt.

Features

· 99.5% pure copper
· Hand-hammered texture
· Food-safe options
· Custom sizes

Advantages

· Naturally antimicrobial
· Hand-hammered texture
· Long service life

Applications

· Bottles
· Décor
· Mixed-material hardware

Products Made

· Copper water bottles
· Mugs & tumblers
· Décor vessels
· Hardware

Manufacturing Process

Sheet forming → hammering → welding → polishing → optional food-safe lacquer.

Durability

Decades of daily use. Naturally develops a protective patina over time.

Material 06

Epoxy

Deep clarity. High-gloss finish. Modern statement.

Epoxy is a thermosetting polymer that is widely used in the manufacturing of coatings, adhesives, and composite materials. It is known for its excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and strong adhesion to various substrates. Epoxy resins are often used in applications where durability and high performance are required, such as in flooring, electronics, and marine environments.

Features

· Crystal-clear pours
· Deep casts up to 2 in
· Pigment & inclusion friendly
· Mirror polish

Advantages

· Crystal clarity
· Deep pours
· Full color control

Applications

· Décor
· Furniture inlay
· Jewelry

Products Made

· River tabletops
· Décor slabs
· Jewelry pieces
· Furniture inlay

Manufacturing Process

Mold prep → resin/epoxy pour → cure → CNC or hand shaping → polishing.

Durability

Extremely hard and scratch-resistant once fully cured.

Material 07

Mother of Pearl

Natural iridescence. Timeless elegance.

Mother of pearl is a beautiful substance that we use to craft our exquisite handmade furniture. Its rawest form is called nacre, which is derived from Molluscs shells. Nacre is made of aragonite, a type of calcium carbonate, and takes the form of hexagonal platelets within the shells.

Features

· Natural luster
· Unique iridescence
· Eco-friendly sourcing
· Versatile applications

Advantages

· Distinctive appearance
· Sustainable sourcing
· Durability

Applications

· Inlay work
· Buttons
· Decorative accents

Products Made

· Inlay pieces
· Buttons
· Decorative accents

Manufacturing Process

Harvesting → processing → inlay or shaping → finishing.

Durability

Long-lasting with proper care; develops a unique luster over time.

Material 08

Brass

Cast, machined and hand-finished in our own foundry.

We can say that Brass is a strong material, Brass cleaning is very easy, Brass has long been a popular material for decoration for its bright gold-like appearance, Tradnary does use brass for decoration. for example, Brass bangle, Brass earrings, Brass necklace, etc, Combination of brass is 67% copper and 33% zinc, Brass is a strong and durable metal, Brass with a higher percentage of zinc are stronger and harder.

Features

· In-house casting
· Antique, satin, lacquered finishes
· Precision machining
· Excellent detail

Advantages

· Cast in-house
· Multiple finishes
· Excellent detail retention

Applications

· Hardware
· Inlay
· Décor
· Hospitality accents

Products Made

· Cabinet pulls
· Knobs
· Inlay strips
· Hospitality accents

Manufacturing Process

Casting → machining → polishing → finishing (antique, satin, lacquered) → QC.

Durability

Corrosion-resistant and structurally stable for generations.

Material 09

Iron

Hand-forged character. Industrial heritage.

Iron is a chemical element and a metal. It is the most common chemical element on Earth and is the fourth most common element in the Earth's crust. The metal is used a lot because it is strong and cheap. It is also one of the oldest metals and was first fashioned into useful and ornamental objects at least 3,500 years ago. Pure iron is a soft, grayish-white metal.

Features

· Hand-forged
· Matte black, rust or patina
· Heritage look
· Robust

Advantages

· Hand-forged character
· Custom finishes
· Robust

Applications

· Décor
· Hardware
· Lighting components

Products Made

· Décor accents
· Hardware
· Lighting components

Manufacturing Process

Forging → welding → finishing (matte black, rust, patina).

Durability

Rugged and long-lived when properly sealed; naturally develops character over time.

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