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 ...

From making epic mountainscapes out of semi-precious stones to highlighting marginalized communities through her work, this artist’s mission is simple: to pay homage to the world that we inhabit. Her ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

5 stunning Mughal monuments in India This UNESCO listed monument made of marble and inlay is among the gems of Mughal architecture. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife ...