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The history of indian handicrafts dates back almost 5000 years and it is the most effective way to understand ancient Indian design journey and one of the most impressive path is through the handicrafts of Agra, I.E, Marble handicrafts and Parchinkari Work which completely tells us. Agra has been immortalized as the City of the Taj. Yet, it doesn’t take much for the roving eye to discover that there's more to Agra than just the fabled TajMahal. The city is a virtual gateway to a world of discovery. Agra was known as Agraban in ancient times, is one of the oldest cities of India. The fascination for stone has transcended all times and ages. A still-life from a glorious era that has long since passed. The region of Agra is referred to as 'Agraban' in the great epic 'Mahabharata' (an integral part of the BrijBhumi or the land of Lord Krishna). The origins of Agra are traced back to 1475 A.D. in Indian history. However, Agra rose to prominence during the reign of Afghan...

Stone Buddha statues are works of art in which the artist fashions three-dimensional objects out of clay or other materials. The phrase comes from the Latin word "sculptor," which meaning "to carve." Sculptors use their hands, tools, and imagination to shape and sculpt the material into something new. Currently, stone sculpture is in style. Most people find the idea of using stone art sculptures, such STONE BUDDHA STATUES, to decorate their homes, businesses, resorts, etc. to be fascinating. The first step is to locate a high-quality stone. Don't be fooled by the low price! Cost is unimportant; the only factor that matters is quality. Once you've found your stone, carefully examine it to ensure it's not damaged and free of fractures, chips, or other flaws. Any damage that may be present must be repaired before you begin sculpting. You can use unusual stones or other earthy materials to create imaginative sculptures. If the material becomes less common, a...

The Ali ibn Abdallah al-Alawi-signed Inlaid Brass Ewer is now on display at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany's Museum of Islamic Art. The Ayyubid dynasty, which ruled from roughly 1251 to 1275 in the 13th century, is when this 35-centimeter-tall jug was made. It was created in Mosul, a city famous for its exquisite metalwork, which is located in northern Iraq. Technical Evaluation Ewers, basins, candlesticks, and other items made of the finest bronze were known to come from Mosul's factories. These bronzes had silver and gold inlaid into them, and they also had elaborate carvings and inscriptions. Although the art of metallurgy has its roots in Persia, Mosul's trade routes helped to define it. Copper was the first metal used for metalworking, but when zinc was added, copper transformed into brass. Brass was initially employed to create big braziers and plates in Islamic regions, but it quickly developed the skills necessary to produce ewers, basins, and other bronzes....

Inlay art was a means of dynamic expression throughout the great age of the Mughal Empire and is a noteworthy aspect of Mughal architecture in India. The Monuments of Agra depict the various phases of the Mughal Inlay art's evolution from the sixteenth to seventeenth centuries, as they were created under Akbar (1556–1605), Jahangir (1605–1627), and Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658). This study will outline potential facets of the history and evolution of Mughal inlay art.  One of the most exquisite and well-known types of Mughal art produced locally in India is marble inlay, or "Pachchikari." Pietra dura, which translates to "hard stone" in Italian, is the technical term for marble that has been inlaid with precious or semi-precious stonework. The goal of the current study is to determine, through recorded sources, whether there is any relationship between the advancement of inlay work and the reign of Jahangir. India is the country of origin for the Mughal Inlay art, ...

In general, marble inlay is a traditional type of art, where the production starts with meticulous design planning. The "Ustad" decides the design's colour scheme and tonality after a design has been selected. After that, a skilled master craftsman carefully chooses the raw materials (such as marble and various semiprecious stones) by hand. A lot of focus is placed throughout this phase on selecting different stone colours to give the motifs the proper gradation and shading. As a result, we offer you the exquisite and distinctive assortment of semi-precious stones that are utilised to create inlay objects. The choice of stones is generally made in accordance with the demands of the design pattern and to assign a value to inlay objects. Due to their unique and uncommon character, semi-precious stones have always had a luxurious position in interior design. A stone's range of hues and patterns opens up a wide range of design options. So, go ahead and be creative! Below ...