{"title":"Makrana Marble","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"marble-coasters-with-mother-of-pearl-inlay","title":"Marble Coasters with Stone Inlay — Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe most-used piece in the room that guests always pick up. Each coaster is set with semi-precious inlay — coral or mother of pearl — using the Parchin Kari technique passed down through Agra's hereditary artisan families. The same craft, at a smaller scale, that lines the walls of the Taj Mahal. Set of 2. No two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Style — 5 Ways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Daily Ritual:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under your morning chai or evening tea. The piece you use every single day without thinking about it — until a guest picks one up mid-conversation and can't put it down. That is the point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Coffee Table Pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two coasters, slightly apart, on a coffee table with nothing on them. The mother of pearl or coral inlay catches the light differently at every hour. They don't need a mug to earn their place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bathroom Tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e One coaster under a candle, one under a small plant or oil bottle. On a marble or wooden bathroom shelf, the inlay reads as something found in a boutique hotel — not bought online for £35.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hosted Dinner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set one at each end of the table under wine glasses before guests arrive. The semi-precious stone detail is the kind of thing people notice without knowing why the table looks considered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gift Insert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck both coasters into a Vaarsa gift box alongside the Marble Diyas or Inlay Dish. A set that looks like it was curated, not assembled. The inlay on the coasters ties every piece back to the same craft, the same hands, the same stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vaarsa London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51141872189771,"sku":"0040","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/6181\/6907\/files\/IMG_0020.heic?v=1752923090"},{"product_id":"makrana-marble-inlay-dish-with-stone-inlay","title":"Marble Dish with Stone Inlay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA dish small enough to move room to room, precise enough to stop a conversation. Hand-engraved with the Parchin Kari inlay technique — the same craft practised by the artisans who built the Taj Mahal — each piece is set with semi-precious stones: mother of pearl, coral, or malachite, depending on the variant you choose. The channels are cut by hand. No joint is visible. The stone simply becomes pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Style — 5 Ways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Jewellery Rest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it on your bedside table or dresser. Rings off at the end of the day, earrings in the morning. Inlay this precise deserves to be the last thing you see at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Entryway Catch-All:\u003c\/strong\u003e By the front door for keys, cards, and the things you always lose. Small enough not to dominate the space. Beautiful enough to be the first thing guests notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bathroom Shelf:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bar of soap, a pair of earrings, a single incense stick. The dish does not need to do much — the inlay does the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Festive Table:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lay it flat as a base for a small diya or tea light at Diwali or a dinner. The semi-precious stones catch candlelight differently than anything else on the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Propped Shelf Piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lean it upright against a stack of books on a console or bookshelf. Treated as an object rather than a vessel, the inlay pattern reads like a small painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vaarsa London","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":53411983327563,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Green","offer_id":53411983360331,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":53411983294795,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Classic White","offer_id":53411983393099,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/6181\/6907\/files\/904B4D14-AC4C-4A0E-BEAB-187EFFF2F1C4.jpg?v=1763477564"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-makrana-marble-flower-plate","title":"Marble Flower Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarved from a single block of Makrana marble - the legendary white stone that built the Taj Mahal - this scalloped flower plate brings the weight and warmth of Rajasthani craft into your home. Its organic, petal-shaped edges mimic a blooming lotus in full light. Unlike commercial marble, true Makrana has a high calcium carbonate content that produces a natural translucency and a luminous, almost candlelit glow. No two plates are identical. The veining is the stone's own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Style — 5 Ways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Morning Ritual Tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e A ring, a small candle, and whatever you reach for first. Set it on your bedside table or dresser and let it hold the quiet start to your day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Urli Alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill it with petals. The scalloped edges frame it like a bloom in the act of opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Layered Tablescape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vaarsalondon.com\/products\/makrana-marble-diyas-with-brass-katori-set-of-2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVaarsa Diya\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vaarsalondon.com\/products\/himalayan-pressed-flower-candle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePillar candle\u003c\/a\u003e at its centre. The plate becomes a base and the flame becomes a feature.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Serveware Moment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pistachios, Turkish delight, mithai, petit fours. On the table when guests arrive, it stops people mid-conversation. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shelf Object:\u003c\/strong\u003e Propped on a stack of books or leaned on a console. The petal edges read as sculpture. Leave it empty — the carving is enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vaarsa London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56570679066955,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/6181\/6907\/files\/IMG_5034.jpg?v=1771517428"},{"product_id":"makrana-marble-diyas-with-brass-katori-set-of-2","title":"Marble Diyas with Brass Katori — Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contemporary reimagining of the traditional Indian oil lamp. Each diya features a hand-turned Makrana marble base with a natural, polished finish and a high-shine brass \u003cem\u003ekatori\u003c\/em\u003e. The katori holds the oil or ghee, keeping the pristine white marble unstained and easy to maintain. The weight of the marble anchors the diya and prevents tipping. When lit, the brass reflects the flame for a double-glow effect. Set of 2 — one for your mandir, one for your dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Evening Ritual:\u003c\/strong\u003e One diya on the kitchen counter, lit before dinner. One on the bathroom shelf, lit before a bath. The brass katori holds the flame; the Makrana base stays cool and white. Let it become the signal that the day is done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mandir Corner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your forever diyas. Set them in your prayer space for morning and evening aarti. The removable brass katori means they stay pristine — oil and ghee never touch the marble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Festive Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrange both diyas on the Makrana Flower Plate surrounded by fresh marigold heads and scattered rose petals. Add more Vaarsa diyas for a full ghaat-inspired spread across the mantle or dining table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dinner Centrepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place one diya at the centre of a set table with the Flower Plate as its base. Light it just before guests sit down. The brass reflects the flame; the marble holds the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gift, Ready to Give:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both diyas, already boxed in Vaarsa packaging. For a housewarming, a wedding, or Diwali \/ Ramadan — the kind of gift that gets placed somewhere visible the same evening it's unwrapped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vaarsa London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56570689290571,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/6181\/6907\/files\/E3111323-95FC-4930-B855-8A60F16DE11D.jpg?v=1772123689"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-makrana-marble-ruffled-urli","title":"Marble Ruffled Urli","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur ruffled Urli is a sculptural centrepiece that earns its place in any room it enters. Twenty deep radiating ridges fan outward from a smooth central well, each one hand-chiselled to a precise depth that catches light differently throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central well is shallow and smooth: designed to hold water and floating petals, tea lights, small stones, or simply nothing at all. It is complete on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakrana marble is not ordinary marble. Its exceptionally high calcium carbonate content gives it a cool, pure-white tone and a natural translucency that no factory-cut stone can replicate. In certain lights, it glows. In all lights, it demands attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach urli is carved entirely by hand by stone masons in Agra, India and no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Style — 5 Ways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic Urli:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the centre well with water and float rose petals, marigolds, or jasmine. Place a single floating tea light in the centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Diwali Centrepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Float diyas in the well, surround the base with fresh marigold heads and scatter dried rose petals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Minimalist Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it completely empty on a console, sideboard or a bookshelf. The ruffled carving is sculptural enough to stand alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Festive Table:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use as a centrepiece bowl for sweets, chocolates, or mithai at celebrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Seasonal Ritual:\u003c\/strong\u003e In spring, float cherry blossom petals. At Christmas, fill with pine cones and small baubles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vaarsa London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56571078279499,"sku":"VAARSA-RUFFLED-URLI-001","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/6181\/6907\/files\/IMG_6239.jpg?v=1771772658"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/6181\/6907\/collections\/IMG_5028.jpg?v=1771852301","url":"https:\/\/www.vaarsalondon.com\/collections\/marble.oembed","provider":"Vaarsa London","version":"1.0","type":"link"}