The Taj Mahal is worth ... Taj," this delicate marble tomb predates the big guy and oozes elegance. Less foot traffic means you can actually admire the intricate inlay work in peace.

evolved as an artisan settlement closely linked to the Taj Mahal. Generations of craftsmen specialised in Parchin Kari (marble inlay work), embroidery, and other traditional crafts, contributing to ...

White marble was used to build the Taj Mahal mausoleum ... paint would not be lasting and that is why they introduced this inlay work, which is known as pietra dura in Italian and parchin kari ...

workshops and a visit to my sister — I take a day off to get to the Taj Mahal in Agra. One reason is to take photographs of the inlay work of semi-precious stones in the marble of the tomb.

The Taj Mahal's intricate marble inlay and calligraphy were major features of Lahauri’s design, symbolizing elegance and devotion.

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 ...

and intricate marble inlay work harmonizing these diverse influences into a unified and breathtaking structure. One of the most striking features of the Taj Mahal is its perfect symmetry.

The artisans of Taj Gunj, an area surrounding the Taj Mahal, have been practicing the traditional marble inlay craft known as “Parchin Kari” (also known as Pietra Dura) which adorned the Taj Mahal.

Unlike the Taj Mahal ... marble for the mausoleum has come from Makrana and Jodhpur quarries in Rajasthan. The variegated mosaic stone is from Nowshera in Pakistan. Semi-precious stones for inlay ...

“Over 20 types of stones were used in the marble inlay work of the Taj Mahal,” he informs me. With a deft hand, he illuminates an orange stone with a torch, revealing its luminous quality.