At Thomas Riley Artisans' Guild, our dedication to monumental quality and white glove service drives everything we do. We are excited to announce our partnership with Nature Squared, a company that shares our values, and is known for its remarkable ability to create luxurious, sustainable surfaces from natural materials such as eggshells, seeds, bark, feathers and more.

Nature Squared’s approach to design is truly unique, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to transform materials that might otherwise be discarded into stunning, high-quality products. Their commitment to using responsibly sourced materials from industries like farming and fishing—without compromising on environmental integrity—aligns perfectly with our values .

This collaboration allows us to bring a new dimension of sophistication to sustainable design. By combining the beauty of natural materials with the precision and elegance that define our work, we’re setting a new standard for luxury millwork. Together, we're leading the charge in offering eco-conscious, innovative products that stand out for both their quality and aesthetic appeal, meeting the needs of architects, designers, and homeowners who seek the very best.

Natural Materials

Each material has its innate qualities and characteristics – eggshell’s strength, abaca’s salt resistance, mango’s fibrous texture.

Skilled Craft

Meticulous detail is achieved through the hands of an experienced artisan. Craftsmanship at its finest.

Unique Application

We have deep experience in producing for interior, exterior or industrial design purposes.

Nature Squared Uses Three Key Techniques to Transform Natural Materials into Stunning Surfaces:

Weave, which incorporates plant fibers for intricate, textured finishes.
Casting, where crushed eggshells are mixed with bio resin to create smooth, durable surfaces.
Inlay, a method of delicately setting materials such as feathers or bone to create bespoke, artful patterns.

Weave

**Weaving** dates back to Neolithic times. Before it became predominantly a textile craft, branches, twigs and other plant fibres were woven for shelter, into baskets and nets. The weaving tradition in the Philippines spans diverse materials and functions, notably using native plant fibres like pineapple, abaca and buri on frame and hand looms. We foster, develop and enhance these skills in combination with European design, to ensure they remain relevant and timeless for future generations.

Casting

Evidence of **casting** goes back to the Bronze Age. In essence it needs a sculpted form from which to make a mold, from which the casting material then takes the original form. We combine the tradition of fine hand carving with modern casting methods in which we use our proprietary material mixes like compounds of crushed eggshell and seashell with bio resin.

Inlay

**Inlay** has been practiced in every culture from Ur in 2500BCE to the present day. It involves the setting of precious materials with great skill and precision into a base material for ornamentation. In the Philippines, relics of shell and bone inlay exemplify the same tradition. Today, we elevate this heritage skill to a new height by inlaying a range of natural materials from traditional ones like seashell and eggshell to innovative ones like mango seeds and feathers.

Let’s Discuss Your Next Project

To learn more about our collection of Nature Squared surfaces,
CONTACT US: NATURESQUARED@THOMASRILEY.NET 239-591-3203