The story
Agra's marble inlay work is tied to the building of the Taj Mahal, where craftsmen set semi-precious stones into white marble. Families of artisans have carried the skill forward and now make table tops, boxes, plates and souvenirs. Most of the trade is sold through showrooms that serve the city's tourists, and some is exported.
In numbers
No published source we could open prints current numbers for this cluster.
GI tag
- Agra Stone Inlay CraftApplication no. GI Application No. 661; Registration No. 659GI Registry, IP India - Application 661: Agra Stone Inlay Craft
Ways in for a newcomer
- Custom inlay pieces for hotels, homes and corporate gifts
- Online sales with GI-tagged authenticity
- Supplying cut semi-precious stones and marble blanks
- Workshop visits and demonstrations for tourists
Problems the cluster faces
- Cheap imitation pieces sold as genuine inlay
- Commission-driven tourist showroom trade
- Young people leaving the slow, skilled craft
- Fine stone dust and eye strain for artisans
Businesses to start here
Marble Inlay (Pietra Dura) Craft →Polished Marble Tiles →Stone Polishing Unit →Gem Cutting and Polishing →