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Elephants symbolize
good luck, power, wisdom, strength, fertility and protection of home. Trunks up
facing elephants represent symbol of good luck for peace and prosperity. You
can decorate this good luck elephant on any table top at home or in office.
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This marble
elephant inlaid with semi precious gemstones will enhance the glamour and
beauty of your home.
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This luxurious
decorative marble elephant is the perfect thoughtful and practical gift for
your loved ones. A good choice as Business, Corporate, Birthday, Christmas,
Housewarming, Wedding day, Mother's day, Anniversary Day Gift.
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Handcrafted in
India with Ancient Inlay Art, by the Skilled Artisans who are descendants of
those families who built the Taj Mahal.
History Of Inlay Art
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Inlay art on delicate precious stone began in the workshops of
Florence in Italy around the end of the 16th century. This was known as PIETRA
DURA.(Pietra= Stone, Dura= Hard). Of all the Mughal Emperors, Shah Jahan was
the greatest patron of architecture in India. For him no amount of money or
time was too much to create enduring, everlasting architectural beauty and
through it be remembered always. It is in his buildings that one feels most
compelled to make the connection between Mughal art and pietra dura. The Taj
Mahal, the cenotaphs of the Emperor and his wife, the main floor and the
surrounding marble railings bear very close resemblances to the pietra dura
form.
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Process of Inlay Art
“Inlay work” is one of the most attractive art that done from marble. Same type
of that adorns the Taj Mahal and other Mughal monuments. It is a closely
protected traditional art and only a few expert exponents are available today.
The delicate process involves cutting and engraving marble shapes manually. To
start with, a predefined pattern e.g., floral design or geometrical design is
engraved on the marble slab. Small pieces of marble of different shades are cut
delicately to fit in these grooves precisely. These small pieces are then
slipped in the grooves. There are many varieties of colored stone available for
utilization in marble inlay work: malachite, cornelian, jasper, mother of
pearl, abalone shell, lapis lazuli, agnate, coral, turquoise and tiger eye to
name just a few. The grooves are filled with their precisely corresponding
shapes of colored stone and secured in place with a white putty made from oil,
and wax. Once the design is completely dry, the piece is polished with a
mixture of sand, water and emery paper to give a shiny smooth finish. Apart
from marble, many other materials can also be used.
If You Are Looking Something Customize, Let Us Know We Will Make
For You As Per Your Design, Size & Shape.
Buyer has to pay Custom Duty or other taxes if
any applicable in destination country.
No two pieces are exactly alike, as the Gem Stones used
have different Color, Pattern & Textures.