TIOATA GLASSES (SET OF 2)
A set of two versatile marble glasses for your favorite beverages
A set of two versatile marble glasses for your favorite beverages
Craft Type: Marble work
Makrana marble, a type of white marble is mined in the town of Makrana in Rajasthan. It is used in the construction of several iconic monuments such as the Taj Mahal in Agra and Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. Makrana Marble is listed as a Global Heritage Stone Resource by International Union of Geological Sciences.
Made in: Rajasthan
Material: Marble
Dimensions (cm): 7.5(L) x 7.5(B) x 12.9(H); Dia: 7.5
Dimensions (inches): 2.9(L) x 2.9(B) x 5(H); Dia: 2.9
Capacity: 240 ml
Weight: 380 grams
No. of pieces in a set: 2, Set Of Two Tumblers
- There are different types of marble available but Makrana, a type of white marble is the most preferred for inlay work as it’s easier to carve in and is resistant to shattering.
- Manufactured between Agra and Jaipur, high-grade marble stones are selected and then cut with a saw, file and drilling machine as per the required length and width.
- Then with an abrasive, a heavy stone, the craftsmen grind the surface of the marble.
- After that traditional chiselling tools such as tanya and narzi, are used to engrave and create inlays on the surface of marbles.
- The craftsmen make sure that the carving is extremely crisp, so prior to chiselling, the surface of the piece is coated with red earth, to make engraved lines in each pattern stand out.
- Then poster colours are applied on the surface to highlight the patterns drawn.
- After that semi-precious stones are selected according to colour, cut into thin slices, and shaped on a hand-operated machine known as a home.
- Post that traditional tools such as saan and kamaani are used to shape the gemstones in delicate floral motifs with an emery wheel. This step requires extreme attention to detail and each artisan is especially skilled at carving a certain set of shapes.
- Wash by hand only, using a mild dishwashing soap.
- Dry completely with a soft towel and let it air, preferably overnight, before storing it.
- To avoid the swelling and cracking of wood, do not soak in water.
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Craft Type: Marble work
Makrana marble, a type of white marble is mined in the town of Makrana in Rajasthan. It is used in the construction of several iconic monuments such as the Taj Mahal in Agra and Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. Makrana Marble is listed as a Global Heritage Stone Resource by International Union of Geological Sciences.
Made in: Rajasthan
Material: Marble
Dimensions (cm): 7.5(L) x 7.5(B) x 12.9(H); Dia: 7.5
Dimensions (inches): 2.9(L) x 2.9(B) x 5(H); Dia: 2.9
Capacity: 240 ml
Weight: 380 grams
No. of pieces in a set: 2, Set Of Two Tumblers
- There are different types of marble available but Makrana, a type of white marble is the most preferred for inlay work as it’s easier to carve in and is resistant to shattering.
- Manufactured between Agra and Jaipur, high-grade marble stones are selected and then cut with a saw, file and drilling machine as per the required length and width.
- Then with an abrasive, a heavy stone, the craftsmen grind the surface of the marble.
- After that traditional chiselling tools such as tanya and narzi, are used to engrave and create inlays on the surface of marbles.
- The craftsmen make sure that the carving is extremely crisp, so prior to chiselling, the surface of the piece is coated with red earth, to make engraved lines in each pattern stand out.
- Then poster colours are applied on the surface to highlight the patterns drawn.
- After that semi-precious stones are selected according to colour, cut into thin slices, and shaped on a hand-operated machine known as a home.
- Post that traditional tools such as saan and kamaani are used to shape the gemstones in delicate floral motifs with an emery wheel. This step requires extreme attention to detail and each artisan is especially skilled at carving a certain set of shapes.
- Wash by hand only, using a mild dishwashing soap.
- Dry completely with a soft towel and let it air, preferably overnight, before storing it.
- To avoid the swelling and cracking of wood, do not soak in water.
