Antique inlaid Italian Sorrento ware boxes, trays etc.

Sorrento ware is a type of inlaid wooden object that originated in the town of Sorrento, Italy. It is characterized by its intricate designs, which are typically made from different types of wood, ivory, and mother-of-pearl.

The history of Sorrento ware dates back to The first known examples of Sorrento ware were small boxes and other objects that were made for the local market in the 18th century. However, the popularity of Sorrento ware soon spread to other parts of Italy and Europe.

In the 19th century, Sorrento ware became a popular souvenir for tourists visiting the Amalfi Coast. The objects were often decorated with scenes of local life, such as fishing boats, lemons, and churches.

Sorrento ware continued to be produced in the 20th century, but the popularity of the craft declined somewhat. However, there has been a resurgence of interest in Sorrento ware in recent years, more... and there are now a number of workshops in Sorrento that produce the objects.

Some of the most common types of Sorrento ware include small boxes inlaid with intricate designs; trays, often decorated with scenes of local life or with floral motifs; clocks typically made from wood and ivory, often decorated with scenes of the Amalfi Coast and jewellry boxes which are typically small and circular, and they are often decorated with flowers or other motifs.

Sorrento ware is a beautiful and unique craft that is still practiced in Sorrento and the objects are a popular souvenir for tourists, and are also prized by collectors. less...