Amongst various stone
crafts marble is one of the most cherished crafting stone. Marble crafts
reached its peak in the Mughal era in Medieval India after the
construction of Taj Mahal.
The intricacy in the marble carving, the marble inlay work and colored and
painted marble handicrafts and statues still make one skip a beat. India
has huge marble resources of all types of marbles. Indian craftsmen carry
ages of experience in the marble crafts and are known for their skills.
The craftsmen still use the age-old tools. The geometric and floral
patterns adorn the marble. The designs are cut on a brass sheet, traced on
the ston and then chiseled. It is further decorated with inlay and
painting and polished to give a shining smooth finish.
Agra is the most famous center for marble carving. It specializes in
miniature Taj Carvings, trinket boxes, vases and lamps. Other important
centers are Vrindavan, Mathura. Cities of Rajasthan including Jaipur,
Udaipur and Bikaner are famous for intricate jali work on marble.
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