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 ...
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 ...
The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia is assisting local artisans from Taj Ganj, Agra, who specialise in Parchin Kari, an intricate marble inlay craft, in becoming cultural entrepreneurs under ...