Shah Jahan has the credit of putting Taj Mahal in the world map, especially among the cities holding some of the most famous historical monuments and buildings in the world. Apart from Taj Mahal, this place holds a whole lot of magic consisting of several other Mughal architectural wonders. Still, Agra is known for the Taj, the shrine built in memory of the beloved lady of the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. The Taj Mahal Handicrafts are the best souvenir that one can take home from Agra to home. The Taj Mahal Handicrafts are the best gifts that can be gifted to the friends and relatives back home.
Mostly the marble artifacts crafted by the efficient north Indian artists are on sale in different crafts shops of Agra. Taj is the special feature for which Agra is known to the world. That is why by Taj Mahal Handicrafts we understand the white marble replica of this majestic monument of Taj Mahal. The replicas of Taj Mahal usually available in the market in Agra are often made of pure white marble, while on some of those a little paint is used to create the magic of original Taj. Some of you may prefer the original looking Taj Mahal as a souvenir for taking to home. Some other think the pure white replica of Taj Mahal will be the better one to take home. Some of the Taj replicas provide the buyer with the option to light a bulb inside the Taj Mahal. Some of the Taj Mahals are painted with the deft handling of the brush that the small replica of Taj Mahal creates a heavenly aura as a night lamp is lit up inside it.
Apart from the replica of Taj Mahal, one can also buy some of the marble made lamp shades crafted with the Mughal art décor. These lamp shades and some of the other art works by efficient crafts men are made in the Kashmiry artistic style. Some feature the authentic Mughal style of artistry.
The art works of Agra are famous across the country and has also gained popularity outside India. Apart from the Taj replicas, there are other different kinds of marble decorative items available in the market of Agra. Albaster Lamps are the most popular items that are bought by the tourists to Agra, just after the Taj Replicas.
The Stone Inlay Table Top is another nice gift for any body and also a great souvenir to take home from Agra. Each of these marble slabs are hand crafted and has been crusted with semi precious stones like, Mother of pearls, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Agnate, Jasper, Italian Stones, etc.
The Dancing Shiva or the Nataraj Statues crafted in old Indian style are available as nice gifts for friends and relatives. Usually these statues are made of bronze. The stone (marble) inlay plates are also nice gift for anybody ‘on any occasion. Another marvelous Taj Mahal Handicrafts available in Agra are Stone Inlay Boxes. These boxes are encrusted with semi precious multi colored stones and that gives these boxes a unique touch and look. These boxes can be used as cigarette or cigar case, jewelry cases, etc.
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