care instructions

wood

  • The ebony and rosewood pieces will improve with wear by benefitting from the natural oils in the skin.
  • When not in use, keep out of direct sunlight and in a cool dry place. 
  • Avoid contact with water. 
  • If the wood dries out a little, apply a small amount of organic mineral oil or wood-specific natural beeswax with a soft cloth. 
  • Do not drop onto a hard surface.

leather

  • Store in a dry place. 
  • Avoid contact with water. 
  • Leather is a natural product and with wear will adopt its own beautiful character.
  • Waterproof only with manufacturers leather-specific products.

silver

  • Polish with a soft silver cleaning cloth. 

brass

  • Polish with a soft silver cleaning cloth
  • Avoid contact with acid-based products

bone

  • Avoid contact with water.
  • Will crack and/or break if dropped onto a hard surface.
  • Porous materials- avoid contact with oil based products.

cocoons

  • Will collapse under pressure, avoid squeezing, pressing. 
  • Avoid contact with water and oil based products

horn

  • Keep in a cool dark place. Horn will shrink slightly in dry climates, it is a natural material that responds to natural conditions.
  • Like leather, horn benefits from the natural oils in the skin so it improves with wearing