Supremely rich, intricately delicate and an elaborate decorative art, Pietra Dura embarked in the mesmerizing city of Rome. The art of inlaying finely cut and polished precious glass stones into marble used to adorn the floors and walls of the royal residences.
Also regarded as “Painting in stone” by Florentines, Pietra Dura made its way into Indian architecture during the reign of Mughals. The impressions of this beautiful art can be seen today on the Red Fort, The Taj Mahal and Itmad-Ud-daulah’s tomb in Agra.
The patterns of Pietra Dura or Parchin Kari thriving in India are more of Persian and with artisans making it available to art lovers in India, you can actually get it incorporated in your home.
As the time keeps changing you can adorn your home with Pietra Dura in many other ways from inlayed table tops, decorative plates, walls to jewellery, treasure this evermore art of stones and flaunt the charm of priceless decor.
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