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Marble Dish with Stone Inlay

Marble Dish with Stone Inlay

£21.00 GBP
£21.00 GBP
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Color: Blue

A 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.

How to Style — 5 Ways

  • The Jewellery Rest: 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.
  • The Entryway Catch-All: 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.
  • The Bathroom Shelf: 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.
  • The Festive Table: 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.
  • The Propped Shelf Piece: 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.

Product Story

This piece features intricate floral designs created using the ancient technique of stone inlay, or Pietra Dura.

The art of Pietra Dura, known in India as Parchinkari, is a centuries-old craft that reached its pinnacle during the Mughal Empire. Its most famous and breathtaking expression can be seen in the gleaming white marble walls of the Taj Mahal, which bloom with intricate floral patterns, arabesques, and inscriptions.

This remarkable technique involves the painstaking process of hand-cutting and setting semi-precious stones, such as lapis lazuli, malachite, and carnelian, into shallow grooves carved into a marble surface. The artisans, often from families who have preserved this legacy for generations in cities like Agra and Udaipur, shape each stone to perfection. This requires immense precision and skill to ensure a seamless fit, creating a final piece that appears to be "painted" in stone.

To own a piece of Pietra Dura is to safeguard a piece of history. Each item carries the resonance of Mughal grandeur and the devotion of artisans who still create beauty with unmatched patience and passion. This timeless art is increasingly getting endangered, by bringing it home you are contributing to its preservation making you awesome!

Size & Material

Red, Blue, Green: 12 x10 cm
White: 15 x 10 cm
Material: White Marble

Care Instructions

The product can be easily wiped using a wet or damp cloth. Due to the delicate nature of the inlay work, it is advised to handle gently and keep dry. Avoid putting in dishwasher or using hard cleaning agents.

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