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 ...

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As top NFL players unbox their awards for being named to the NFL Players Association’s Players’ All-Pro team, their appreciation of the artistry is evident. “That is so cool,” recently-retired Eagles ...

Handicraft products made from marble and stone in Agra are admired for their refined inlay work, balanced forms, and long-lasting finish. Marble idols, decorative artefacts, and artistic ...

As dawn breaks at the Tajview Agra, an IHCL Seleqtions hotel, the first slivers of sunlight peek into my suite on the fourth floor. Pulling back the curtains, I"m met with a breathtaking view—the Taj ...

The cathedral of Siena, in Italy’s Tuscany region, is renowned for its spectacular 14th-century mosaic floor. But due to its fragility, the masterpiece is protected from visitor foot traffic by ...

Jaipur: Marble carvings and inlay work for the flooring of the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Mandir, being constructed in Ayodhya, is in its last leg. A Artisans and contractors at Makrana town in ...