Marble inlay work is among the most beautiful works of art made from marble. The Taj Mahal and other Mughal structures bear the same artwork. Only a few knowledgeable practitioners are available today because it is a traditionally protected art form. Marble shapes are painstakingly carved and engraved during the delicate procedure. The marble slab is first inscribed with a predetermined pattern, like a floral or geometrical design. Small marble chunks in various tones are painstakingly carved to fit in these slots precisely. Then, these tiny parts are inserted into the grooves. In addition to marble, a variety of different materials can be employed. Around the turn of the 16th century, artisans in Florence, Italy, started inlaying fine precious stone. It was referred to as PIETRA DURA. Stone is pietra, and hard is dura. A traditional type of art was invented by the Italians, who also had exclusive control over it. Pietra dura started to appear on portable, tiny objects in the 1630s as ...