About Textile super bazar in 2 bansal nagar fatehabad road Agra, Agra

Name: Textile super bazar
Address: 2 bansal nagar fatehabad road Agra, Agra, India - 282001, Agra, 282001, India

The Italian word Pietra dura literally means hard rock but is perhaps better translated as durable stone. This intricate marble inlay artwork first appeared in Rome in the 1500’s but actually reached its full creative sophistication late in the same century in Florence. Pietra dura soon appeared on easily transportable items and consequently the Mughals were introduced to its splendor via gifts and examples that travelled from Europe to the Middle East. In the 17th century, they in turn showered India with their own adaptation of the same beauty in the form of the magnificent marble inlay work adorning the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Probably the most revered and treasured monument of love of all time, the Taj Mahal is a fine example of the passion and dexterity involved with this type of artwork. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, almost 22,000 artisans made Agra their home during the 22 year period of construction. Since this time, this delicate handicraft has remained a fundamental element of Agra’s heritage. Passed down from father to son, the tradition has been kept in the family all these years. As a result, the highly skilled craftsmen who fashioned the Taj Mahal are the forefathers of the artists currently employed at our very own textile super bazar agra..
The pictures below give an idea of the work involved with the pietre dura process.
Also you can cl on the following links to see of some of our highly skilled craftsmen at work.

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