Built on an MDF core, this frame is surfaced with individually hand-cut bone inlay tiles — each piece set by hand into an alternating grey and white checked pattern. The natural material means no two tiles are quite identical; the grey tones range from soft ash to deeper slate, and the surface carries a subtle texture that settles into a shelf or mantel without competing with what it holds. Available in 4x6 and 5x7 to suit most standard prints and portraits.

Because each frame is assembled by hand, minor variation in tile tone and grout line is expected — and is part of what makes each one distinct from the last.

— Bone inlay tiles hand-set onto an MDF and pine core.

— Alternating grey and white checked pattern.

— Natural bone material means minor variation in tile tone between frames.

— Available in 4x6 in and 5x7 in photo sizes.

— Suitable for tabletop display.

— 4x6 variant: fits 4 x 6 in / 10 x 15 cm photos

— 5x7 variant: fits 5 x 7 in / 13 x 18 cm photos

— Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.
— Clean spills immediately — do not allow moisture to sit on the surface.
— Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, humidity, or heat sources.
— Handle with care; bone inlay tiles can be sensitive to impact.

Shipping calculated at checkout.

30-day returns on unused pieces.

The Story

Built on an MDF core, this frame is surfaced with individually hand-cut bone inlay tiles — each piece set by hand into an alternating grey and white checked pattern. The natural material means no two tiles are quite identical; the grey tones range from soft ash to deeper slate, and the surface carries a subtle texture that settles into a shelf or mantel without competing with what it holds. Available in 4x6 and 5x7 to suit most standard prints and portraits.

Because each frame is assembled by hand, minor variation in tile tone and grout line is expected — and is part of what makes each one distinct from the last.

Details & Materials

— Bone inlay tiles hand-set onto an MDF and pine core.

— Alternating grey and white checked pattern.

— Natural bone material means minor variation in tile tone between frames.

— Available in 4x6 in and 5x7 in photo sizes.

— Suitable for tabletop display.

Dimensions

— 4x6 variant: fits 4 x 6 in / 10 x 15 cm photos

— 5x7 variant: fits 5 x 7 in / 13 x 18 cm photos

Care
— Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.
— Clean spills immediately — do not allow moisture to sit on the surface.
— Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, humidity, or heat sources.
— Handle with care; bone inlay tiles can be sensitive to impact.
Shipping & Returns

Shipping calculated at checkout.

30-day returns on unused pieces.

SQUARE BY SQUARE

The frame that holds its own on the shelf

You slide the photo in and set it on the bookshelf alongside the books and the small objects that have accumulated over years. The checked pattern — cool grey against ivory white — draws the eye just enough, then quietly steps back.

The frame that holds its own on the shelf