Cow Bone Necklace : Black & White

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$145.00
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  • Mahlia Interiors

Elevate your accessory collection (or interior display) with this striking Round Bead Bone Necklace — handcrafted from carved cow bone and decorated with a traditional resist-dye technique that marries heritage and artistry.

Key Details & Features

  • Material: Carved cow bone

  • Technique: Batik-style resist dye — wax is applied to pattern areas, then the piece is dipped in black tree-sap dye; once wax is removed, the undyed bone shows through, revealing the contrasting design

  • Length: Approx. 30 cm (necklace drop)

  • Unique Character: Each piece is hand-made and individually crafted; small variations, artisan marks, and slight imperfections are normal and add to the authenticity

Why You’ll Love It
This necklace is more than a fashion piece — it’s an object of culture, craft, and character. The organic texture of bone combined with the bold graphic contrast makes this a stunning statement or layering piece. Whether worn or displayed, it brings an earthy, soulful accent to your space or ensemble.

Styling & Use Suggestions

  • Wear it over crisp linens, neutral tones, or monochromatic outfits to let the pattern pop

  • Layer under or over chains or other beads for depth and dimension

  • Use as a decorative accent — hang over a vase, drape across a decorative tray, or include in styled displays

  • Combine with natural materials (wood, clay, woven textiles) to amplify its tactile appeal

Styling Suggestions – Interior Decor

This stunning piece isn’t limited to jewellery — it’s equally beautiful as a decorative object within modern, coastal, or tribal-inspired interiors.

Display ideas:

  • Layer on a stack of coffee table books to add texture and storytelling to a living room vignette

  • Drape over a ceramic vase or wooden bowl to bring organic warmth and movement to your console or sideboard

  • Style in a glass display cloche or on a decor stand as an objet d’art

  • Pair with raw timber, linen, travertine or rattan pieces for a cohesive natural aesthetic

  • Use in neutral, monochrome, or earthy palettes to balance hard surfaces with handmade softness

Its sculptural circular form makes it ideal for styling alongside Mahlia Interiors’ bone inlay boxes, trays, and chests — enhancing any curated corner or styled shelf.

Care Instructions

  • Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth (avoid soaking)

  • Do not expose to harsh chemicals, perfumes, or strong solvents

  • Store laid flat or on a soft surface to prevent scratches or bending

  • Avoid extreme heat or prolonged sunlight exposure (to preserve dye and bone integrity)

At Mahlia Interiors, we curate pieces that intrigue, tell stories, and bring texture into living spaces. This Round Bead Bone Necklace aligns with that vision — it’s art, accessory, and artefact all in one. Its sculptural form and cultural roots harmonize beautifully with modern, earthy, and globally inspired interiors.

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Our shipping charges are based on a combination of the size of the item and the destination. We are happy to provide tailored shipping quotes – simply reach out to request. Orders are usually shipped from our Logistics provider in Sydney and is sometimes shipped directly from our partners in India.

Furniture can be delivered utilising the standard service which means that the item is delivered to your door in an international shipping crate or hard cardboard carton. Our Premium Delivery Service includes the unpacking, placement in your home and any rubbish removal.

Inlay Handmade Pieces
As with all things made by hand, these pieces are all unique and small flaws may be present, which adds to the intrinsic character and beauty of each piece.

Care Instructions
​To clean your bone inlay or mother of pearl inlay furniture, please wipe with a slightly damp cloth. After some time of owning your inlay piece, if the shine comes off slightly then please apply a small amount of coconut oil and white wax and clean it with a dry cloth.

Bone and mother of pearl inlay furniture has a porous surface, so items in high-use situations - such as coffee tables - should be sealed prior to use. Grout or polyurethane sealant (available from any hardware store) is suitable for this - example: https://www.bunnings.com.au/cabot-s-500ml-satin-water-based-cabothane-clear-polyurethane-varnish_p1522368

Whilst this sealant is clear, when you are sealing your piece, we recommend using a very soft cloth in a circular motion (rather than a paint brush) in order to avoid any potential brush strokes left on your piece.

Please do not use regular cleaning products (surface cleaners, glass cleaners) to care for bone inlay. They are very harsh to use on inlay pieces.

If your piece is under direct and constant sunlight, the bone pieces may have the potential to turn a slightly yellow tone over time, and little exposure to sunlight can be useful to help them stay light for a longer duration. Please be careful that you don't put your inlay piece under extreme heat or directly under the sun.

If your inlay products may be used often (tray, drawers for example), the bone pieces may fall from edges during the use. The wood and bone both are naturally contracting and expanding materials but not at the same pace, so during season/weather change this could happen. Please use all-fix or super glue available locally to easily fix yourself if this may happen.

For our vase products, we would recommend covering your vase base prior to using, as these vases are not 100% waterproof.