marble inlay
Embedded decorative stonework
Marble inlay is a decorative technique in which pieces of marble are set into a surface—typically another stone, wood, or marble of a contrasting color—to create patterns or images.
The term also describes work produced by this method: The Taj Mahal is famous for its intricate marble inlay.
Fine examples feature precisely cut pieces fitted so closely that joints are nearly invisible.
- Taj MahalMarble mausoleum in Agra
- mother-of-pearlIridescent inner shell coating
- geometric patternsArrangements of regular shapes
- floral motifsDecorative flower-inspired patterns
- Islamic artVisual culture of Muslim civilizations
alabaster · florentine · artisan workshops · flooring · intricate detailing · intarsia · jade · symmetry · decorative arts · onyx · lapis lazuli · Agra · semi-precious stones · precious stones · tabletops · calligraphy · hardstone · inlaid
marble inlayengraving
Carving into hard surfaces
etching · trompe l'oeil · fresco painting · fresco · mural painting
marble inlaybare concrete
exposed brick · adobe · corrugated metal · cinder block · earthen floor