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A Brief History of Taj Mahal.

Marble Inlay Art is also known as Pietradura Art or Pietredura Art. This is almost 400 years old Art, today is still in tradition in the land of the Taj Mahal. The Art of Marble Inlay or “PachiKari” or "Parchinkari" was introduced in India in the 17th century by the Mughals. The Mughals who were known for their great passion for art and architecture brought with them many different forms of art during their rule, which was the golden period of India’s architectural history.“ParchinKari” was a little-known art which was made famous by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who envisaged the decoration of the Taj Mahal (today one of the Top first Historical Monuments of the world) by this exquisite work, to fulfil the last wishes of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, whose real name was "Arjumand Bano Begum" The master craftsmen who specialized in this fine art of setting gems and semiprecious stones in marble came from Persia (today’s Iran) to decorate the Taj Mahal. So enormous was the vision of the Emperor that it took 20000 highly skilled master craftsmen, it took 22 years to realize his dream. During these years most of the master artisans had chosen Agra as their second home, as Agra was the capital of the most powerful imperial courts of the east and a great centre for scholars and artisans. Since then this exquisite art has been an integral part of the cultural heritage of Agra and has been kept alive by the descendants of the great artisans who gave the world the mesmerizing Taj Mahal. But today, marble inlay is enjoying a renaissance.

About us and Marble Inlaid Art

Marble Cottage Established in 1974 by designer and artist Mohammad Mubin (descendant of Persians artists in Taj Mahal during 16th century) has been working with inlay for many years, between 1970 and 1974, he sought new materials and innovative ideas on a journey through India, and He investigated the relationship between material quality of art & local cultures.

Marble Inlay Designs we create.

The customer's most unusual idea can be translated into a piece that is unlike any other in the world. We create unique designs according to the order of beautiful floral, geometrical & other patterns.

Stones we use for Marble Inlay work.

Marble Cottage uses Semi-precious stones like Lapis lazuli, Malachite, Cornelian, Coral, Turquoise, Paua Shell, Jasper, Onyx, Agate etc., can be used for inlay.

The marble that we use in inlay art.

Marble Cottage use Marble for inlay in four different types & colour marble i.e. Makrana white, carapace black, jade green and jasper yellow.

Chief Characters of Indian marble that we use for making Marble Inlay Handicrafts

1. It is stain-proof. Any kind of drink like highly acidic coca-cola, wine or whisky, tea & coffee won't stain it. So it is quite functional.

2. White and pink marble is "Translucent", green and black are "Opaque".

3. It is "washable" with normal soap or detergent. Even it is inlaid, cleaning it is no problem.

Products
Marble Cottage produce in their own manufacturing factory like Marble Inlay Table Tops, Dining Tables, Plates,Boxes, Marble Inlaid Trays, Pietre dure Tables,Coaster-sets, Chess Boards, Backgammon Boards, Vases, Wine Cups, Card/Pen holders, Photo Frames, Marble Inlay Medallion,Marble Inlay Tiles, Inlaid floor, Console Table, Marble Coffee Table, Kitchen Counters, Statues, Animal figures, Fireplaces, Tomb-Stones, Nameplate, custom design, calligraphy and corporate gifts.

For further Information, If any, Please Contact us:
Mr.Mohammad Azhar
+91-992-750-7868

Marble Cottage
Shop No 7,6,5 Jasoria Enclave,
Near IDEA Zonal Office
Fatehabad Road, AGRA-282001 INDIA

OFF PHONE: +91-562-4001812
E-mail: marblecottage@gmail.com
website: https://www.parchinkari.com/