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    Aaliya, White Marble Jewellery Box Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant octagonal jewellery box is made using pristine white marble. The intricate inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work it carries is inspired by the ...

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    Nida, Marble Trinket Box overlaid with Mother of Pearl

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This circular trinket box is made using top-quality marble overlaid with mother of pearl. The precious curio can serve as a beautiful table top dec...

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    Faiz, White Marble Elephant Figurine Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This endearing elephant figurine has been shaped using pristine white marble. The beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work on the body is inspired by...

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    Farsheed, White Marble Elephant Figurine Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This endearing elephant figurine has been shaped using pristine white marble. The beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work on the body is inspired by...

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    Arif, White Marble Elephant Figurine Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This endearing elephant figurine has been shaped using pristine white marble. The beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work on the body is inspired by...

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    Adira, White Marble Jewellery Box Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant octagonal jewellery box is made using pristine white marble. The intricate inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work it carries is inspired by the ...

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    Maryam, White Marble Jewellery Box Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant jewellery box is made using pristine white marble. Its beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work is inspired by the Taj Mahal, which is p...

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    Nafia, White Marble Jewellery Box Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant jewellery box is made using pristine white marble. Its beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work is inspired by the Taj Mahal, which is p...

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    Naaz, White Marble Jewellery Box inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant jewellery box is made using pristine white marble. Its beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work is inspired by the Taj Mahal, which is p...

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    Naira, White Marble Jewellery Box Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant jewellery box is made using pristine white marble. Its beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work is inspired by the Taj Mahal, which is p...

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    Nabiha, White Marble Jewellery Box Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant jewellery box is made using pristine white marble. Its beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work is inspired by the Taj Mahal, which is p...

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    White Marble Jewellery Box Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant jewellery box is made using pristine white marble. Its beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work is inspired by the Taj Mahal, which is p...

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    White Marble Jewellery Box Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant jewellery box is made using pristine white marble. Its beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work is inspired by the Taj Mahal, which is p...

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    White Marble Plate Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant decorative plate has been made using pristine white marble and is accompanied by a foldable wooden stand. The beautiful inlay or 'Parc...

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    Siddra, White Marble Table Top Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant table top has been made using pristine white marble. The beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work on it is inspired by the Taj Mahal, wh...

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    Aiza, White Marble Plate Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant decorative plate has been made using pristine white marble and is accompanied by a foldable wooden stand. The beautiful inlay or 'Parc...

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    Zoha, White Marble Plate Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant decorative plate has been made using pristine white marble and is accompanied by a foldable wooden stand. The beautiful inlay or 'Parc...

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    Ifra, White Marble Plate Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant decorative plate has been made using pristine white marble and is accompanied by a foldable wooden stand. The beautiful inlay or 'Parc...

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    Asma, White Marble Plate Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant decorative plate has been made using pristine white marble and is accompanied by a foldable wooden stand. The beautiful inlay or 'Parc...

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    Sadaf, White Marble Table Top Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant table top has been made using pristine white marble. The beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work on it is inspired by the Taj Mahal, wh...

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    Faryar, White Marble Elephant Figurine Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This endearing elephant figurine has been shaped using pristine white marble. The beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work on the body is inspired by...

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    Tarifa, White Marble Plate Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant decorative plate has been made using pristine white marble and is accompanied by a foldable wooden stand. The beautiful inlay or 'Parc...

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    Majeed, White Marble Elephant Figurine Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This endearing elephant figurine has been shaped using pristine white marble. The beautiful inlay or 'Parchin Kari' work on the body is inspired by...

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    Sana, White Marble Plate Inlaid with Gemstones

    Imran Qureshi
    Made to order. Making time: 9 days

    This elegant decorative plate has been made using pristine white marble and is accompanied by a foldable wooden stand. The beautiful inlay or 'Parc...

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Marble inlay, known internationally as Pietra dura, is one of the most celebrated decorative arts associated with the historic city of Agra. Inspired by the exquisite inlay work seen in the Taj Mahal, artisans create handcrafted tables, jewellery boxes, decorative plates and other marble artefacts that bring timeless elegance to contemporary interiors. Many pieces can also be customised with personalised motifs, patterns or inscriptions, making them especially meaningful as wedding gifts, housewarming presents, corporate gifts and memorable souvenirs from India.

This remarkable technique forms part of the rich heritage of Central Indian crafts, where centuries-old artistic traditions continue to shape contemporary handcrafted objects. Within the broader landscape of Indian handicrafts, marble inlay stands alongside diverse regional art forms practiced across the country — from intricate textile traditions to vibrant painting styles such as Gond painting, each reflecting the creativity and cultural narratives of their communities.

History and Global Influence

Although the precise origin of marble inlay is debated, the technique began gaining prominence in the 15th and 16th centuries and is believed to have travelled from Italy to various parts of the world. In Italy it is known as Pietra Dura, while in Persian traditions it is called Parchin Kari or Pacchikari. Across Europe and Asia, the technique was used to adorn historic architecture — embellishing floors, columns, altars and tombs with intricate gemstone inlay.

When the craft flourished in India under Mughal patronage, it evolved into a distinctive local style influenced strongly by Persian and Islamic design traditions. Many Mughal monuments built in the 16th and 17th centuries display elaborate pacchikari work, but none has come to symbolise the craft more profoundly than the Taj Mahal itself.

Craftsmanship and Materials

Even today, the narrow lanes surrounding the Taj Mahal in Agra are home to numerous workshops where skilled artisans create marble inlay artefacts. Inspired by the monument’s artistry, they transform slabs of Makrana marble into a wide range of decorative and functional objects.

The process begins with carefully carving delicate grooves into the marble surface. Thin pieces of semi-precious stones — including lapis lazuli, cornelian, malachite and turquoise — are then precisely shaped and fitted into these grooves. Additional materials such as mother of pearl and paua shell are sometimes used to introduce vibrant colour and shimmering detail. Once polished, the surface becomes perfectly smooth, revealing the intricate patterns embedded within the stone.