The wealth of Agra lies in its arts and crafts industry. The
city of Agra is famous for its marble works. From mausoleums to
smaller fine artifices, marble has its impressions in the city. The
secret behind the success of these crafts is the continuos
contribution and improvement from the time of mughal rulers till
this time. The craft has flowed from the craftsmen who worked on the
wonder marble of Taj Mahal to the contemporary artisans in the
region. These descendents are the greatest contributors of marble
work in and around the Agra city. The work of craftsmen of Agra is
displayed and merchandised in exhibitions and showrooms spread
across the city.
For years replicas of Taj Mahal have been produced and sold by the
craftsmen of Agra. The miniature replica of one of the seven wonders
of the world fetches good money and this very fact has kept the
ancient craft thriving in the region. Souvenirs in genuine marble
has travelled all over the globe.
The marble inlay work of Agra has defied the onslaughts of time.
The marble inlay work is the same as it used to be when Taj Mahal
was being built. The marble inlay work represents the beauty of the
art. In this art various floral and geometric patterns are created
with the help of precious and semi precious stones. The stones are
inlaid in Indian marble, black marble and Indian Jade. The
masterpieces of this art can be seen in the walls of Taj Mahal
itself.
Artifacts of different shapes and painted with attractive designs
are also popular in Agra. These artifacts are available in the
markets as vases, plates, trays, coaster sets, ornamental boxes,
decorative pieces, tabletops etc.
The marble artifacts are on sale in the markets located around Taj
Mahal. The chief markets where various marble works are merchandised
are grounded at Sadar Bazar, Munro Road and Kinari Bazar. The state
emporium called Gangotri offers the artifacts at genuine rates.
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