Mehndi or Henna Mottif

Henna or Mehndi is an art form, which is widely in practice in India. It is applied on the body parts creating intricate patterns and designs. Henna or Mehndi, as it is locally called, is a derivative of a plant, Lawsonia inermis. This plant is mostly found in areas where the climate is hot and dry. In India, applying henna to the hands is considered auspicious, and women can be seen applying mehndi on their hands on festive occasions. No marriage takes place without the bride being adorned by traditional designs formed by mehndi.

Henna is also known for its healing and therapeutic effects. Since time immemorial, henna is being applied by women in their hair to enhance its quality and lustre. It acts as a great hair conditioner and is also considered good for the scalp. Henna is available in the market in powdered form. A paste is formed before it is applied to the hair or to the hands creating artistically rich designs. Though green in color, as the paste dries and is brushed of, it leaves behind an orange-red color. 

Today, henna is being experimented with by the new generation. In addition to the traditional designs contemporary design making is also being resorted to. Henna being temporary in nature is preferred to by the youngsters over tattooing, which is sort of permanent and a painful process for some. 

Marble Inlay Art

Inlay Art is one of the very unique qualities of craftsmanship done by the artisans on Marble Stone to give a Marble Stone a rich and marvelous look. Inlay Art is one of the most complicated Art which are done on the Marble Stone to give the Marble Stone rich, elegant and impressive look. The Inlays Art is very minute Art so every precaution is taken by artisans to avoid damages to Stone. Inlays Art requires patience, endurance and hard working of artisans to create a good piece of Art. The Inlay Art got birth in Florence in Italy in 16^th century that is why Inlay Art was named on the name of Italy.

The Art of Inlay is brought to India by the Mughals in the 17^th century especially in Agra city. Thus, Inlays Art first introduced in India by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan during his regime which had become very popular in architecture as well as in sculpture at that time. They constructed monuments in white Marble and huge Inlay Art were got done on these monuments. From that time Inlays Art has become a very popular Art in India.

The construction of Taj Mahal by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan on the bank of river Jamuna in the city Agra is one of the great examples for Inlays Art. This great Art of Inlay depicts in exterior and interior part on the monument Taj Mahal constructed by thousands of skilled artisans during the period of Mughal dynasty in 17^th century. From that time it has been a god gift to Agra that till now the Inlay Art artisans earn their livelihood from this wonderful Art. The next generations of many artisans, created wonderful piece of Art (Taj Mahal) during Mughal period, are still involved in this Art in the city of Taj, Agra. That is why Agra still holds its name for best Quality Inlays Art products.

Taj Emporium, situated in AGRA city of India providing this service to bring these wonderful pieces of Art (Inlays Art items) from artisan to art lovers from past many years.

In Inlays Art, the Precious and Semi-Precious Gem Stone and other colorful Stone like (Jade Stone, Onyx Stone, Sea shell Stone, Lapis Stone, Malachite Stone, Mother of pearl Stone, Lazuli Stone, Agnate Stone, Italian Stone and Jasper Stone etc.) are set in the Marble Stone in such a way that these Stone shine in Marble Stone like gems set in a ring. The Stone used in Inlays Art may be Precious, Semi-Precious Gem Stone and other colored Marble Stone. Inlays Art is also done on other Marble Stone and on wood also. In Hindi language the Inlay Art is known as “Pacchi kari“.

British actress and model Elizabeth Hurley or Liz Hurley

Saree or Sari is the most popular and widely worn ladies dress in India . Saree is commonly worn by Indian ladies in all regions in India . Saree also has become a party-wear dress. Saree is traditional and feminine dress which has been worn by the Indian ladies for centuries ago. Still, Saree is considered as a perfect dress for women for different occasions like marriages, festivals and birth of a child. From Hindu literature it is depicted from the paintings, Saree were used by so many ancient legendary figures like Radha, during the time of lord Krishna Draupati in Mahabarata. It has also been noticed from Indian history that Rajput Queen of Mughal Emperor Akbar in 16th century loved to wear Saree which were made of fine fabric and different types of hand work were got done on it sari viz. Silver Zari and Golden Zari, Resham thread embroidery, sitara, Lucknow karai, Dabka, Jardozi, Sequence, Antique, beads, pipe, mukash, bandez etc. These typical types of hand work are being done on Saree by artisans now days also. While celebrates and festivals women use to wear such types of Saree . Now days printed Saree is also commonly worn by Indian ladies.
Indian clothing has crossed all borders and bocoming a part of celebrities wardrobe. British actress and model Elizabeth Hurley or Liz Hurley turned up at a charity bash in New York in a pale pink and green sari.

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