This collectible design table is part of 'Gandhara Carapace', an extraordinary collection of tables and seats with minimalist lines that highlight mosaic surfaces of semiprecious stones (lapis lazuli, amazonite, onyx, malachite) and marble. For the Florentines of the 16th-century Italian Renaissance, who brought this art to its apogee, the meticulous act of cutting and adjusting stones into intricate and exquisite forms was akin to painting – "painting in stone."

The 'Gandhara Carapace' project uses traditional stone inlay techniques and a palette of vibrant colors to create a distinctly contemporary look and feel. It reflects Nada Debs' world-renowned multicultural approach to design and her talent for reinterpreting fine craftsmanship through a modern lens. For Nada Debs, craft is an ideal medium for uplifting communities, preserving ancient knowledge, and fostering connections across borders, timelines, and identities. She describes her philosophy as "handmade and heartmade," a concept rooted in her transcontinental experiences — from her upbringing in Japan and her studies at the Rhode Island School of Design in the United States, to her early career in the US and the UK.