"Marble Inlay work” is one of the most attractive art that done from marble. Same type of that adorns the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Akbar Tomb and other Mughal monuments. It is a closely protected traditional art and only a few expert exponents are available today. The delicate process involves cutting and engraving marble shapes by hands. 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. Basically, Inlay is the process setting in shell, wood, stone, metal, etc. into a cavity that has been hollowed out of the surface. History of Inlay Art Inlay work on delicate precious stone began in the workshops of Florence in Italy around the end of the 16th century. This was known as PIETRA DURA.(Pietra= Stone, Dura