How Descendants Of Taj Mahal Artisans Are Keeping Marble Inlay Work Alive

Parchin kari, or pietra dura in Italian, is the art of marble inlay, which involves carving out marble slabs and inserting precious and semiprecious stones to create elaborate floral and geometric patterns. One of the most famous and prominent examples of marble inlay is the Taj Mahal in India. The descendants of the 17th-century artisans who worked on the Taj Mahal still make a living today using the skills passed down from their ancestors. A community of these craftsmen is centered in Agra, just 300 feet from the Taj Mahal. But the number of artists who can create the most intricate artworks is in decline, down to around 3,000 from 10,000 over the last two decades.
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Wow!!
Persian Architecture has imparted gorgeous artwork just as much as Indian architecture did!
When they both combined, it's even amazing to see them blend together.

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I'm pretty sure tile blades are safe to touch while spinning. They won't cut you.

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Like to share information that it's not possible in Makrana White Marble in that amount price.
Maybe they using different marble but not a Makrana Marble

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LOL I here'd from whatsapp university that they were killed by shanjaha