Many decorative pieces have a known origin, age, material or former use, which we include in the product description when available. Some pieces remain more mysterious, and that is part of their appeal. Each object is selected because it carries presence, texture and a sense of history.

Old and handmade decorative pieces are usually unique. Sometimes we find groups of similar objects, but they will not be identical. Newly made pieces may be available in larger quantities, although we avoid perfect copies. When more pieces are needed for a project, contact us and we will check the sourcing options.

Small decorative pieces can often be selected individually, but The Silk Road Collection works B2B. Orders must meet our trade conditions and minimum order value. If you are a private client, we recommend asking your interior designer or retailer whether they source through us. Our minimum order value is €750 (excl. VAT).

Our decoration can be combined across many interior styles: wabi-sabi, Japandi, rustic, Mediterranean, Asian-inspired, colonial, eclectic, classic, Scandinavian and modern. The strongest interiors rarely follow one style too literally. They combine texture, scale and restraint.

It depends on the material, age and placement. Some pieces are robust enough for retail displays; others should be used in quieter areas, behind counters, in vitrines or as visual accents. Tell us about your project and foot traffic, and we can advise which pieces are suitable.

Asian home decoration includes objects, textiles, vessels, woodwork, stone pieces, wall panels, baskets, trays, statues, garden objects and table decoration from or inspired by Asian regions. In our collection this includes Chinese, Indonesian, Thai, Japanese and other regional influences, often with natural materials and weathered surfaces.

Use authentic decoration as contrast, not filler. One strong object with patina, material depth or unusual proportion does more than ten generic accessories. Antique bowls, wooden tools, stone pieces, baskets or wall panels can make a space feel collected, grounded and human.

Wabi-sabi interiors work best with natural materials, quiet colours and objects that show age, use or irregularity. Choose weathered pottery, raw wood, stone, handmade textiles, old bowls or simple sculptural objects. The piece should feel calm, not decorative for decoration’s sake.

Japandi interiors need restraint: neutral tones, simple forms, natural texture and enough empty space around each object. Weathered pots, low wooden stools, stone pieces, soft textiles and minimal wall decoration work well. Avoid too many small accessories; Japandi becomes weak when it turns cluttered.

Let old objects bring weight and new design bring clarity. A weathered pot on a clean console, an antique panel above a modern sofa or a rustic bowl on a sharp table creates tension. The contrast should look intentional, not random. Use fewer pieces and give them space.

Imperfections separate authentic decoration from factory repetition. Variation, wear, old repairs and uneven surfaces make an object feel lived with, not just produced. In high-end interiors, that difference matters: the room gains depth, warmth and individuality without needing more colour or ornament.

Edit hard. Choose fewer, better pieces and leave space around them. Mix scale rather than placing many small objects together. Repeat materials or tones to keep the room calm. In a strong interior, decoration should guide the eye, not shout from every shelf.

Use natural materials, soft neutrals, warm wood, old ceramics, textiles, plants and objects with visible age. A lived-in atmosphere comes from depth, not volume. The goal is not to fill the room, but to give it pieces that feel chosen, used and quietly personal.

Weathered pottery, old wooden objects, stone sculptures, baskets, handmade textiles and neutral ceramic pieces work especially well with wood, linen and stone. Stay close to natural tones and vary texture instead of adding too many colours. This keeps the interior warm, calm and layered.

Antique usually means over 100 years old. Vintage is younger, often several decades old. Authentic decoration is not only about age; it refers to pieces with real material, origin, use or handwork rather than mass-produced imitation. At TSRC, the product description explains what applies to each piece.