Agra Marble

Agra is famous for its fine marble work. Hereditary craftsmen who are descendants of the marble carvers who worked on the 'Wonder in Marble' the Taj Mahal, offer their wares in the crafts emporia and marble showrooms in Agra India.

The skilled craftsmen and marble carvers of Agra make a variety of beautiful decorative items from marble. A miniature marble replica of the Taj Mahal, is a very popular souvenir. The Marble replica of the Taj Mahal reproduces the design of the Taj Mahal with great accuracy and minute detail. While shopping for marble in Agra do be careful about the quality of the stone. Genuine marble is opaque and does not allow light to pass through.

The marble inlay work of Agra is very beautiful. Various semi-precious stones are embedded in marble to create pleasing geometric or floral patterns, similar to those seen in the Taj Mahal. Marble artifacts painted with attractive designs are another form of marbleware seen in the markets of Agra. Artifacts range from vases, ornamental boxes, tabletops, decorative objects, utility items such as ashtrays and table lamps and replicas of the Taj Mahal in various sizes. The delicacy of the workmanship on marble in Agra, is truly amazing.

The main markets for shopping for marble in Agra are near the Taj Mahal complex. These areas include Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar and Munro Road. The U.P State Emporium called Gangotri at the Taj Mahal Complex, offers a range of marble handicrafts. The Shilpagram crafts village is another venue where marble items are on sale, directly by the artisans themselves. You're sure to find many marble souvenirs to take back with you after shopping for marble in Agra India.