Italian Marble Inlay Work

Though the marble inlay work of india is similar to that of the pietra dura of italy the former varies by not having a three dimensional structure and are more flat.

Italian marble inlay work. Details about marble inlay work elephant showpease 7 cm italian marble elephant stonewear. This was known as pietra dura which means hard dura stone pietra. Coral is not a mined stone or mineral but an organic gemstone. Inlay work on delicate precious stone began in the workshops of florence in italy around the end of the 16th century.

One of the things that make the taj mahal so wondrous and special is the marble inlay work you find on it. The pietra dura had more of european birds inlay work whereas the mughals had more of indian kingfisher myna and red breasted parakeet. Italian marble elephant pietra dura floral art semi precious inlay arts gifts. Apart from marble many other materials can also be used to adorn the marble inlay spaces.

Bhandari marble group since 1631 the art of marble inlay is essentially a traditional form of art where the work. Soft warm striped alpaca llama wool blanket plaid 90 x70 queen bed sofa couch.