Parchin kari, or pietra dura in Italian ... One of the most famous and prominent examples of marble inlay is the Taj Mahal in India. The descendants of the 17th-century artisans who worked ...

The Taj Mahal’s design holds deep meaning. The four minarets lean out, symbolizing the four pillars of Islam. The central ...

Often referred to as the "Taj of the Deccan," Bibi Ka Maqbara bears ... The walls are adorned with exquisite pietra dura ...

The Taj Mahal, which translates to “crown palace” in Urdu, is the magnum opus of Mughal design. It was built in the 17th century with lustrous marble from the quarries of Makrana in Rajasthan and ...