Description
Our mother of pearl mosaic photo frame 4x6 holds a single portrait or landscape image behind a border made from individually placed shell tiles. Each tile carries its own soft iridescence, so the surface shifts gently in the light with natural colour variation across an ivory tone. It measures 18cm wide, 2cm deep and 23cm high, and weighs just 0.43kg, which keeps it steady on a shelf while remaining easy to move around. The 4x6in aperture suits everyday snapshots as well as more considered portraits.
Small frames like this one earn their place on desks, bedside tables and mantels, where the shimmer of the shell reads clearly against painted walls or wood. It works well on its own beside a lamp or a few books, and it sits happily within a layered arrangement of photo frames in different sizes and finishes. If you are building a grouping, pair it with a larger frame in the same ivory palette to draw the display together. The pale, reflective surface lifts a corner that needs a little brightness without crowding it.
The frame is hand-finished, with mother of pearl tiles set one by one to give a smooth face and a slightly uneven, characterful pattern that no two frames share exactly. Made in India, it combines a solid backing with the delicate shell overlay. To care for it, dust with a soft dry cloth and avoid damp or abrasive cleaners, as water and pressure can lift the tiles over time. Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect both the photo and the shell. A quick wipe now and then is all it needs to stay looking its best.
Specification
| Type |
Photo Frames |
| Colour |
Ivory |
| Dimensions |
18cm x 2cm x 23cm (W x D x H) |
| Weight |
0.43KG |
| Aperture |
4x6in (portrait or landscape) |
| Country of origin |
India |
| Finish |
Smooth |
Frequently Asked
What is the frame made from?
The border is made from mother of pearl tiles, placed individually by hand over a solid backing. Each tile has natural iridescence, so the colour and shimmer vary across the surface.
What size photo does it hold?
It takes a 4x6in photo and can be used in either portrait or landscape orientation. The frame itself measures 18cm wide, 2cm deep and 23cm high.
How do I clean a mother of pearl frame?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth. Avoid water, damp cloths and abrasive cleaners, as moisture and pressure can loosen the shell tiles over time.
Will each frame look the same?
No. Because the mother of pearl tiles are placed by hand, the pattern and colour variation differ slightly from frame to frame, so each one is a little different.
Can I group it with other frames?
Yes. It works well on its own or alongside larger frames in a similar ivory palette, making it easy to build a layered display on a shelf or mantel.
Is it suitable for a desk or bedside table?
It is. At 0.43kg it stands steadily on a desk, shelf or bedside table, and its compact size suits small surfaces well.