Marble Inlay Work
Rajasthan also known as the land of rajputs is noted across the globe for its arts , culture, place and forts.The marble Inlay work is highly preserved traditional art .The art work done on marble is carried out in two places in India , Rajasthan and Agra, where former is noted for its inlay work table tops, wall, flooring. This Art involves very minute and precise inlay work and is quite expensive and very graceful with intricate labor. It is a closely protected traditional art . The delicate process involves cutting and engraving marble shapes manually. To start with, a predefined pattern e.g., floral design or geometrical design is engraved on the marble slab. Small pieces of marble of different shades are cut delicately to fit in these grooves precisely. These small pieces are then slipped in the grooves. Apart from marble, many other materials can also be used. Process of Inlay Art: Bases: We mostly use two types of bases, White Marble and Black Stone . We can also use othe...