6 marble coasters with magnificent semi-precious stone inlays Indian craftsmanship

6 marble coasters with magnificent semi-precious stone inlays, Indian craftsmanship. Diameter 8.5cm. Represents elephants. Precious semi-precious stones: lapis lazuli. Turquoise. Mother-of-pearl. Coral. Malachite. Agate. Carnelian. eye of the tiger. Abalone shell. Jasper. Rhodonite. Excellent condition. What is inlay art One of the most attractive works of art made from marble is "marble inlay" work. It is the same work that adorns the Taj Mahal and other Mughal monuments. It is a closely protected traditional art and only a few expert exhibitors are available today. The delicate process involves manually cutting and engraving marble shapes. To begin, a predefined pattern, for example a floral pattern or a geometric pattern, is engraved on the marble slab. Small pieces of marble in different shades are delicately cut to fit precisely into these grooves. These small pieces are then slipped into the grooves. Besides marble, many other materials can also be used.

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