I was thinking the same. That's a stunning work of beauty for such a low price. No wonder not many young people want to get into the industry. Sad, though.
@@yvesordoniolol none of the practises/culture of those old civilisations is what makes them famous. U guys like them for what the Mughals introduced to them.
I'm from Makrana. There are numerous factories around me making all sorts of handicraft with marble. People here are blessed with talent, but not with good fortune. Hope the products from here reach every country on the globe.
Visited Taj Mahal 3 weeks ago and I’m still fascinated by the experience I had. It’s so stunning with all the details and craftsmanship of the masterpiece I was in awe. Truly one of a kind. I got pieces of the marble art from my friend whose family business is marble inlay in Agra. Indeed the artistry and effort they put on their work is amazing. Sad that they sell it cheap compared to the time and hard work they put to every piece they make.
Craft workers in India are underpaid, and those in the USA are overpaid. Just yesterday I saw a clip of a man selling a bronze casting not even a foot tall for over 10,000$. An absolute robbery.
The thing is India; and many such other so called "third world countries" with old traditions and civilizations have exquisite artisanship. People make a value judgement of these pieces made in more developed countries like Japan for example, because they are a first world country... Ofc the Japanese make exquisite stuff too, but just saying that people are quite stupid...
If it was profitable enough people would be doing it, paperworks and customs will make it more expensive Or else people smuggling drugs would be doing it instead.
@@yam2050 paper work is isn't that expensive, still they would be able to make some good amount of money , it's not about for how much they sell it outside rather they will get more recognition meaning they will get more orders , and gradually the industry will develop. I'm from India and I know these people actually don't have the knowledge of selling their products online or selling it outside, that's why they are selling it only in india . They must be educated how they can sell more , build respect and earn more.
@@AyanKhan-py9lg I wonder why we don't have companies that sell this stuff internationally. Even if you account for paper work and double the price, it still would be dirt cheap by western cost standards. I wonder why there aren't more companies doing this work.
@@mathurp6889 Ya true I feel the same. Maybe people don't know much about it or rather the art makers want to keep their skills passed on in their families only .
@@AyanKhan-py9lg No no. They sell these pieces to foreigners, so they'd be more than happy to sell them offshore. What I am unable to understand is that why aren't there more companies in the business of exporting these goods overseas! It seems like a win win for the artisans, foreign buyers and middleman companies.
@@jasminet6936exactly, they need an online marketplace. Actually, them and the stonemasons need to get together and stop undermining each other. There is a really obvious set of customers for this work: they can do monograms, crests, mascot statues, and logos. Schools, banks, law offices, hotels, fashion houses (especially jewelry designers and leather designers), and furniture or hardware stores, if it was easier to purchase. If they had a website it could have a widget for uploading a custom design to add to a standard product (napkin ring, knife handle, pen, soap dish, statuette, picture frame/stand, etc). It could also easily have an auction feature for unique or limited edition items. Anyways, saving this because I know of at least one fashion designer who would definitely be interested.
@@jasminet6936 Shipping this stuff would be quite the headache. They would need to partner up with a distributor, but then lot less profit again. Would still be better though.
You know what breaks my heart the most is that I learn of these incredibly hard working beautiful crafts through the efforts of people that don't live here, rather than by the people that do live here. We are so used to the beauties that are offered to our eyes that we don't think for a second how much hard work and creativity and talent it took too many nameless people too much time to reach our eyes, and only when someone from the outside ventures just a little beyond the beauty of the craft to see the talent of the people that we realize, and wonder why weren't we the ones who thought to see a little deeper and just appreciate, rather than just look and ignore.
Value and purchasing power of currency varies, and more importantly, is relative. $480 (40k INR) is more than the average Indian monthly salary to put it in perspective. Only Indians on the fairly wealthy end of the spectrum can justify that price, it would be like you spending 5k on a table.
the differences in culture and economy is stark isn't it, same here... for 400 dollars, I can only get a compressed wood chip table that becomes a sponge if water touches it.
Unsurprisingly, the video forgot to talk about all the obliteration by the British during their centuries of invasion. They essentially ravaged various monuments of India, including the Taj Mahal in the way that they barbarically pierced the precious gemstones and diamonds once inlayed by such artisans. Our parents tell us stories passed down over generations about the unreal luminescence of the Taj Mahal on a full moon light, when the diamonds glimmered in the moon light, that is until they flagrantly abscounded with all of it.
Damn it, not everything about India has to be a hit piece about British imperialism. For a country that is independent of Britain, you sure want to talk about them exclusively...
the british were the one who set up the archeological survey of india. You have been lied to - if not for them, we would have a lot less ancient monuments today. You don't need a foreign empire to steal precious gemstones. Every poor thief will do that.
@@benephysiologytm4144 The british didn't steal gemstones from the taj mahal. Poor people and petty thieves did. The british, for all their crimes, set up the archaeological survey of india, without which we would have destroyed a lot more ancient structures. Go to any old monument today, and you'll find graffiti, random crap, and idiots breaking down walls. We do not know how to take care of our own past. "We are going to talk about it", you're most welcome to. But the past 75 years, no british. Everything that has happened since then was exclusively indian. Talk about that too.
Well if everything about the British is negative its best if the British tourists stay away ,it's a pity not go & see such wonderful things & bring home
Nobody wants to tell the world this, but the United States has government institutions dedicated to helping small businesses find export markets. India needs to follow suit, because this kind of masterful craftsmanship in furniture is worth a lot more than $480 per table.
The marble dust is for sure the biggest risk factor these guys face. Your unlikley to cut yourself (the blades just dont really cut as they are abrasive not sharp) but the sillicosis will for sure kill you aspirating dust from cutting marble without water.
@@irvingnavarro1394 That was kindof my point; while a few of their workers are wearing basic masks its more likley to miss-use a mask (a proper mask really needs to be maintained and fitted for you to get a seal). Water on the otherhand is a reliable low effort way for these cutting facitilys to effectivley manage dust.
Even worse is the use of malachite. It’s perfectly safe to touch, but EXTREMELY toxic for artisans to cut and shape. Normally you would be wearing gloves, goggles, and breathing protection to cut or grind it and making very sure the slurry of water and powder is correctly disposed of.
There is no comparison of Indian artisans in todays world , its not just the inlays , its carpenters , sculptures , masonry or even sheet metal work , when one sees the world raving about the temples in the world , like the recently made New Jersey temple , its made by these traditional artisans (who come in thousands) , its these hands that puts life in the stones and comes with lots of suffering .
Thank you so much sir 😊 we great to here people know how Indian Artisans are great in this marble skill, Tajir Marble we are marble manufacturing company, if you like to buy anything in Marble reach us out 😊.
Damn! These are far more intricate than Persian rugs and comparable to watchmaking, they are definitely worth a lot more than that if tourists get to appreciate them more.
Fascinating As one fortunate to have visited the Taj Mahal...it's worth the effort/travel time. If interested in buying tourist trinkets...polish up your negotiating skills :) Great fun.
I sadly couldn't be there when my brother in law married in Jamu, but my husband and mother visited the Taj Mahal and brought a little Marble box box back home with an elephant design in this technique. I love it and I am very proud to have such a beautifull piece of art and tradition at home. One day we will return to get a few more pieces ❤
The Shirazi Persian architecture who designed and build the Taj Mahal for a Mongol King whom his descended were invading Iran of that time . What can say but proud of craftsmen of Shiraz Iran who were master in building such a master peace India. From ancient time of thousands of years Iran and India had a great relationship together
I absolutely LOVE this BI series! I learn about SO many stunning, beautiful, and delicious things from all over the world! All crafted by some of the world's most talented people! Except for those hoity-toity candle ladies from France.. that one was eye-rollingly farcical... you all know which one!
If you truly like this, then I must say that this piece is priceless because of its craftsmanship and detailing. Supporting such work is essential, and if you're ready, this could become an investment that will always bring you joy reach us out
If they can't continue to do this work, I hope they record the process digitally so that it isn't lost, their descendants could want to return to that kind of work some day.
These are beautiful. Definitely will get an end table like this. Hope they expand their online presence otherwise I will wait to go to the Taj Mahal in person one day
IMO, I think it's priced at a place where it's accessible to everyone. Art should not be available only to the rich. I feel the price is thought and decided considering what the artists feel can move the pieces to a larger populace without putting a large dent in the middle-class income household.
@@AjanKan they should and do charge whatever the best price they can get. ₹40K is likely what the artist will sell it for.. the retailer will sell it at at least 50% more. it's still a pretty low price due to PPP/Cost-of-Living.
Hey Business Insider folks. It would be super helpful if you could provide us with some sort of contact information to reach these workshops and artisans. Would really help their businesses and make the craft more accessible.
@Iceykitsune No not really, from the looks of it, it doesn't seem so. Also India's digital infrastructure is extremely good. There are hardly people who aren't connected via a phone
It's پرچین کاري in Persian, which literally means and aims to exemplify and portray a heavenly bush of roses and blossoms that surroun heavenly gardens.
The stuff had me like "Huh, they have remeltable silly putty would love to get some" can't find that stuff anywhere because it's not the final product.
I would love so much to be able to make incredible crafted pieces like this. It saddens me that they are losing this and aren’t able to charge as much as their artistry should be worth.
99% of the documentary talks about the backbreaking, eyesight destroying, hand numbing work, then the last 1% laments the lost art because younger generations choose different careers. Can you really blame the younger generation for choosing other careers over this ancient artform as a career? Sometimes it's best to just appreciate the past while adapting to the future.
How I wish to win lotto and buy their works. I was able to see it. I love it so much but expensive but it is worth it since it's handmade and the craftsmen descendants of Taj Mahal Artisans.
$480!? I was expecting her to say 14.000. I have seen these western online stores that sells handmade items from all over the world, they would raise the prices to insane heights, but only give the artisan 10%, so think about that if you buy from one of those sites.
I have visited the Taj Mahal and it is a wonder to see. The use of multi-coloured agates, with matching petals of flowers split and inserted, is an on site work. There are hundreds of thousands of them on the walls and ceiling. There is a tomb of Shah Jahan's wife below ground level, which is not on public display. By the looks of the stairs going down, there must be more wonders to see.
They are doing their work and getting a value that's it there is nothing to critisice or say thats pricey they are doing a huge work for that one piece
They are struggling and with 0 recognition but some french sounding artist Francis Dubois get money , recognition and fame for dropping stacks of buckets on floor or splashing paint on canvas and calling it performance art.
Why dont they sell online? They have phones and they could easily sell one of those tables for 20x what they are currently and the buyer would have to cover all shipping and handling
I think there is a mistake in the price. In the outlet in Agra 2 years ago I paid that price for something about 10% that size and 1/4 that quality of inlay.
i think if these intricateness were to be extrapolated on a grander scale then to stick to very micro mini designs it'll open up the market. its kind of like traditional japanese tattoo design, bold lines, staple background, big subjects
The artisans have spread all across India now. We do inlay works at Ahmedabad. Here also we get it done with the artisans who are direct descendants of the artisans who worked at Taj Mahal.
480$ for a table that size and with such detail that's not true, that would be around 4800$ and bargaining a lot. 480$ you would pay for a very detailed serving plate.
Where can people outside of India buy these? I would love some of these art in my home but don't want to buy it from sellers. Those in-between will pocket more money than the artists does. Any way to buy directly from the artists?
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Charging $480 for that stunning heirloom table feels like a steal! The craftsmanship and quality are absolutely priceless. What a masterpiece!
Should be 20 thousand dollars. It’s painfully ridiculous they settle for under 500. It makes me so sad for the artists.
@@user-lp3ew1xb5u its a lot due to buyers pockets too bro, remember India is almost a developed country.
I was thinking the same. That's a stunning work of beauty for such a low price. No wonder not many young people want to get into the industry. Sad, though.
A hypocritic democracy's typical communist behavior with skilled people
If this same thing would have made in Japan. It would costed 6000 dollars and would have been popular all over the world.
$480 for that masterpiece heirloom table is criminal
nah its not,u should look at ikea tables they are more expensive China made than this art
did you mean criminal as in too cheap?
@@Deezepticon that person meant that it is too cheap.
.. yess.. criminally cheap...
Yes bcz in India labour is cheap and no value for art bcz 98% people are poor and 1 persent people own 50% of wealth in India sad but true
Man india is like a gold mine for creativity and its culture is full of colors ❤
That's why they need to be told to take their poo to the loo.
They are after all one of the greatest civilizations on earth.
That's why they 'pulled' us to the UK.
To work to desimate it further
Except how they treat women
@@yvesordoniolol none of the practises/culture of those old civilisations is what makes them famous. U guys like them for what the Mughals introduced to them.
I'm from Makrana. There are numerous factories around me making all sorts of handicraft with marble. People here are blessed with talent, but not with good fortune.
Hope the products from here reach every country on the globe.
Hey do u have a instagram account or a email I can contact you on?
Ok but the work they showed was not from Makrana, it was from Agra.
@@vipulgupta makarana is also mentioned. The taj mahal marble came from makarana
Makrana, wow! Can i get your number?
I wish that for you as well.
Visited Taj Mahal 3 weeks ago and I’m still fascinated by the experience I had. It’s so stunning with all the details and craftsmanship of the masterpiece I was in awe. Truly one of a kind. I got pieces of the marble art from my friend whose family business is marble inlay in Agra. Indeed the artistry and effort they put on their work is amazing. Sad that they sell it cheap compared to the time and hard work they put to every piece they make.
If he said the table was $4800 I still would have said, that’s kinda cheap looking at the effort it takes!
I was expecting closer to $48,000.
A hypocritic democracy's typical communist behavior with skilled people
Craft workers in India are underpaid, and those in the USA are overpaid. Just yesterday I saw a clip of a man selling a bronze casting not even a foot tall for over 10,000$. An absolute robbery.
The thing is India; and many such other so called "third world countries" with old traditions and civilizations have exquisite artisanship.
People make a value judgement of these pieces made in more developed countries like Japan for example, because they are a first world country... Ofc the Japanese make exquisite stuff too, but just saying that people are quite stupid...
But u would never buy it
Sell it outside the country, you hardwork deserve more money and more recognition.
If it was profitable enough people would be doing it, paperworks and customs will make it more expensive Or else people smuggling drugs would be doing it instead.
@@yam2050 paper work is isn't that expensive, still they would be able to make some good amount of money , it's not about for how much they sell it outside rather they will get more recognition meaning they will get more orders , and gradually the industry will develop. I'm from India and I know these people actually don't have the knowledge of selling their products online or selling it outside, that's why they are selling it only in india . They must be educated how they can sell more , build respect and earn more.
@@AyanKhan-py9lg I wonder why we don't have companies that sell this stuff internationally. Even if you account for paper work and double the price, it still would be dirt cheap by western cost standards. I wonder why there aren't more companies doing this work.
@@mathurp6889 Ya true I feel the same. Maybe people don't know much about it or rather the art makers want to keep their skills passed on in their families only .
@@AyanKhan-py9lg No no. They sell these pieces to foreigners, so they'd be more than happy to sell them offshore. What I am unable to understand is that why aren't there more companies in the business of exporting these goods overseas! It seems like a win win for the artisans, foreign buyers and middleman companies.
The issue is that they are disconnected from a proper market.
Yes they need to be able to sell internationally and get their deserved price
@@jasminet6936exactly, they need an online marketplace. Actually, them and the stonemasons need to get together and stop undermining each other. There is a really obvious set of customers for this work: they can do monograms, crests, mascot statues, and logos. Schools, banks, law offices, hotels, fashion houses (especially jewelry designers and leather designers), and furniture or hardware stores, if it was easier to purchase. If they had a website it could have a widget for uploading a custom design to add to a standard product (napkin ring, knife handle, pen, soap dish, statuette, picture frame/stand, etc). It could also easily have an auction feature for unique or limited edition items. Anyways, saving this because I know of at least one fashion designer who would definitely be interested.
@@jasminet6936 Shipping this stuff would be quite the headache. They would need to partner up with a distributor, but then lot less profit again. Would still be better though.
@@jasminet6936 Sadly their product is utherly insuitable for global shipping
I think there is a mistake in the price. In the outlet I paid that price for something about 10% that size and 1/4 that quality of inlay
That is so much hard work their prices should be higher
It's a developing country, their economy isn't very strong. I think you should charge 100$ per comment. What is that opinion worth?
Alex, I agree with you. These people are true, hardworking people. And true artisans. Beautiful work.
They aren't cheap a small coffee table is actually nearly 2k Gbp
@@maceeo2416 I don’t think they should be cheap. A lot of work in them.
You know what breaks my heart the most is that I learn of these incredibly hard working beautiful crafts through the efforts of people that don't live here, rather than by the people that do live here. We are so used to the beauties that are offered to our eyes that we don't think for a second how much hard work and creativity and talent it took too many nameless people too much time to reach our eyes, and only when someone from the outside ventures just a little beyond the beauty of the craft to see the talent of the people that we realize, and wonder why weren't we the ones who thought to see a little deeper and just appreciate, rather than just look and ignore.
I’ve been here! My now partner, who I met while on retreat in India, bought a small inlaid marble table from these artisans in Agra.
Outstanding and rigorous art work. Hats off to you guys. You deserve proper recognition as well as the price of your hard work.
400 dollars for that table? My god, with 400 dollars, where I live, I can buy a half assed cheap wood table.
tiny elephant they showed or even smaller i saw for like 150$ or so
Value and purchasing power of currency varies, and more importantly, is relative. $480 (40k INR) is more than the average Indian monthly salary to put it in perspective. Only Indians on the fairly wealthy end of the spectrum can justify that price, it would be like you spending 5k on a table.
the differences in culture and economy is stark isn't it, same here... for 400 dollars, I can only get a compressed wood chip table that becomes a sponge if water touches it.
@@barahng yes but it is obviously the case that these are marketed more to tourists who come there from outside.
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I live here really good to see the work being acknowledged.
I can't believe how beautiful these are. I'm in awe.
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Unsurprisingly, the video forgot to talk about all the obliteration by the British during their centuries of invasion. They essentially ravaged various monuments of India, including the Taj Mahal in the way that they barbarically pierced the precious gemstones and diamonds once inlayed by such artisans. Our parents tell us stories passed down over generations about the unreal luminescence of the Taj Mahal on a full moon light, when the diamonds glimmered in the moon light, that is until they flagrantly abscounded with all of it.
Damn it, not everything about India has to be a hit piece about British imperialism. For a country that is independent of Britain, you sure want to talk about them exclusively...
the british were the one who set up the archeological survey of india. You have been lied to - if not for them, we would have a lot less ancient monuments today. You don't need a foreign empire to steal precious gemstones. Every poor thief will do that.
Imperialism happened. We are going to talk about it.
@@benephysiologytm4144 The british didn't steal gemstones from the taj mahal. Poor people and petty thieves did. The british, for all their crimes, set up the archaeological survey of india, without which we would have destroyed a lot more ancient structures. Go to any old monument today, and you'll find graffiti, random crap, and idiots breaking down walls. We do not know how to take care of our own past. "We are going to talk about it", you're most welcome to. But the past 75 years, no british. Everything that has happened since then was exclusively indian. Talk about that too.
Well if everything about the British is negative its best if the British tourists stay away ,it's a pity not go & see such wonderful things & bring home
Nobody wants to tell the world this, but the United States has government institutions dedicated to helping small businesses find export markets. India needs to follow suit, because this kind of masterful craftsmanship in furniture is worth a lot more than $480 per table.
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I think there is a mistake in the price. In the outlet I paid that price for something about 10% that size and 1/4 that quality of inlay
If the same art piece was made by Japanese artists it would've been worth $48000 easily.. for $480 they're just getting robbed..
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That you for pointing out the global prejudices that exist in the skilled trade.
The marble dust is for sure the biggest risk factor these guys face. Your unlikley to cut yourself (the blades just dont really cut as they are abrasive not sharp) but the sillicosis will for sure kill you aspirating dust from cutting marble without water.
At least they're using water most of the workers featured on these videos are given a cheap mask
@@irvingnavarro1394 That was kindof my point; while a few of their workers are wearing basic masks its more likley to miss-use a mask (a proper mask really needs to be maintained and fitted for you to get a seal). Water on the otherhand is a reliable low effort way for these cutting facitilys to effectivley manage dust.
I couldn't get past that either, a horrible disease
Even worse is the use of malachite. It’s perfectly safe to touch, but EXTREMELY toxic for artisans to cut and shape. Normally you would be wearing gloves, goggles, and breathing protection to cut or grind it and making very sure the slurry of water and powder is correctly disposed of.
There is no comparison of Indian artisans in todays world , its not just the inlays , its carpenters , sculptures , masonry or even sheet metal work , when one sees the world raving about the temples in the world , like the recently made New Jersey temple , its made by these traditional artisans (who come in thousands) , its these hands that puts life in the stones and comes with lots of suffering .
Thank you so much sir 😊 we great to here people know how Indian Artisans are great in this marble skill, Tajir Marble we are marble manufacturing company, if you like to buy anything in Marble reach us out 😊.
I love their works. I wish I can continue their talent in our generation. I need to win jackpot in lotto to revive this job to these inlay artists.
Incredible, amazing craftsmanship
This is what my MOTHERLAND INDIA is all about remarkable,marvelous and hyperphysical...long live my culture
Beautiful craftsmanship and good for them for keeping this alive for so long.
Damn! These are far more intricate than Persian rugs and comparable to watchmaking, they are definitely worth a lot more than that if tourists get to appreciate them more.
It's the government's duty to ensure the preservation of this art form and it should take steps to prevent people from leaving this field.
Nothing beats old world craftsman ship, bet those tables will be around for a hundred years.
❤
Fascinating
As one fortunate to have visited the Taj Mahal...it's worth the effort/travel time.
If interested in buying tourist trinkets...polish up your negotiating skills :)
Great fun.
absolutely!
Thank you . Helps to really appreciate what goes into the making of these masterpieces .
Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. India must preserve and tresure these skills.
Beautiful workmansip.
I sadly couldn't be there when my brother in law married in Jamu, but my husband and mother visited the Taj Mahal and brought a little Marble box box back home with an elephant design in this technique. I love it and I am very proud to have such a beautifull piece of art and tradition at home. One day we will return to get a few more pieces ❤
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Wow 480 dollars for that work of art!? Man what a shame! I wish they could raise the value of this work. It is incredible
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The Shirazi Persian architecture who designed and build the Taj Mahal for a Mongol King whom his descended were invading Iran of that time . What can say but proud of craftsmen of Shiraz Iran who were master in building such a master peace India. From ancient time of thousands of years Iran and India had a great relationship together
Can I get source?
How wonderful. Keep artisans in support of art.
Absolutely stunning skill and artistry!
They are gifted artists. Precision and perfection.
I absolutely LOVE this BI series! I learn about SO many stunning, beautiful, and delicious things from all over the world! All crafted by some of the world's most talented people! Except for those hoity-toity candle ladies from France.. that one was eye-rollingly farcical... you all know which one!
If you truly like this, then I must say that this piece is priceless because of its craftsmanship and detailing. Supporting such work is essential, and if you're ready, this could become an investment that will always bring you joy reach us out
If they can't continue to do this work, I hope they record the process digitally so that it isn't lost, their descendants could want to return to that kind of work some day.
Why not collaborate with the foreign universities and help share this artistic knowledge all over the world
These are beautiful. Definitely will get an end table like this. Hope they expand their online presence otherwise I will wait to go to the Taj Mahal in person one day
My god that price is criminal for such intricate work 😢 it easily worth 20 times as much
IMO, I think it's priced at a place where it's accessible to everyone. Art should not be available only to the rich. I feel the price is thought and decided considering what the artists feel can move the pieces to a larger populace without putting a large dent in the middle-class income household.
@@AjanKan they should and do charge whatever the best price they can get. ₹40K is likely what the artist will sell it for.. the retailer will sell it at at least 50% more.
it's still a pretty low price due to PPP/Cost-of-Living.
I had foolishly assumed that the Taj Mahal was painted. I'm fascinated to be proved wrong!
India is truly magical chaotic yet peaceful
Wonderful. Exquisite workmanship. Thank you.
It's so sad that a lot of these art forms from around the world are being lost.
Stunning designs!
Excellent excellent job presenting this information. I love BI.
Beautiful mashaAllah
It is 😊
What an ART. 🫡🫡🙏🏼
Beautifully narrated and curated video ❤❤❤
Artisans are masters at what they do ❤
Man, if I had the business skills I would start to import business buying these skilled craftsman's artwork and sell it. state side
What an amazing reporting 🙏❤
i wounder if they modernized the designs and use the internet they could be saved as an industry
Hey Business Insider folks. It would be super helpful if you could provide us with some sort of contact information to reach these workshops and artisans. Would really help their businesses and make the craft more accessible.
A lot of these places are in person only due to lack of internet connectivity.
@Iceykitsune No not really, from the looks of it, it doesn't seem so. Also India's digital infrastructure is extremely good. There are hardly people who aren't connected via a phone
I think there is a mistake in the price. In the outlet I paid that price for something about 10% that size and 1/4 that quality of inlay
Amazing!!!
Too good
Good thing you recorded this, so if it disappears we can remember 🙄
sense of artistry and uniqueness is exceptional. They should be get bigger work orders to beautify national heritage places, public spaces etc.
I would buy some of that stuff in a heartbeat
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I think there is a mistake in the price. In the outlet I paid that price for something about 10% that size and 1/4 that quality of inlay
It's پرچین کاري in Persian, which literally means and aims to exemplify and portray a heavenly bush of roses and blossoms that surroun heavenly gardens.
True
سلام!
outstanding.
These people could really benefit from opening a group online store.
The stuff had me like "Huh, they have remeltable silly putty would love to get some" can't find that stuff anywhere because it's not the final product.
I think interior designers can use this skill for creating beautiful wall art , instead of small pieces.
As one of the artisans said, larger pieces are more likely to break in transit. So yes, wall art is for sure possible, but not without risk.
@@izzybeth I wonder if they could be made in sections to be assembled at the destination?
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I would love so much to be able to make incredible crafted pieces like this. It saddens me that they are losing this and aren’t able to charge as much as their artistry should be worth.
The lack of safety equipment being used is a very scary sight.
No PPE, great craftsmanship...their work's are definitely being sold for 10x the price in the west.
Maybe
I think there is a mistake in the price. In the outlet I paid that price for something about 10% that size and 1/4 that quality of inlay
Irony to build that iconic tomb in Uzbekistan indian craftsman were called and they say Persians were called to do inlay decoration of Taj
99% of the documentary talks about the backbreaking, eyesight destroying, hand numbing work, then the last 1% laments the lost art because younger generations choose different careers. Can you really blame the younger generation for choosing other careers over this ancient artform as a career? Sometimes it's best to just appreciate the past while adapting to the future.
Beautiful
How I wish to win lotto and buy their works. I was able to see it. I love it so much but expensive but it is worth it since it's handmade and the craftsmen descendants of Taj Mahal Artisans.
Taj Mahal is the most beautiful building in human history
6:16 only $480.00! That is a steal for the beauty of that piece.
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@TajirMarble if there is a way I can get it shipped to me in California in the USA then I will buy that table.
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Why are people so rude in the comments this is cool and interesting
$480!? I was expecting her to say 14.000. I have seen these western online stores that sells handmade items from all over the world, they would raise the prices to insane heights, but only give the artisan 10%, so think about that if you buy from one of those sites.
Because marke works differently. In India people won't or can't pay that much . Even 480$ is too much
If you like to buy, Reach us out for this masterpiece 😊
I think there is a mistake in the price. In the outlet I paid that price for something about 10% that size and 1/4 that quality of inlay
post a website where it can be ordered.
They deserve to charge at least 50x as much for such pieces. That table should be like $30,000 at least
Inlays work are really so elegance
I think there is a mistake in the price. In the outlet I paid that price for something about 10% that size and 1/4 that quality of inlay
I have visited the Taj Mahal and it is a wonder to see. The use of multi-coloured agates, with matching petals of flowers split and inserted, is an on site work. There are hundreds of thousands of them on the walls and ceiling. There is a tomb of Shah Jahan's wife below ground level, which is not on public display. By the looks of the stairs going down, there must be more wonders to see.
@@kevin-e5h5t always welcome
They are doing their work and getting a value that's it there is nothing to critisice or say thats pricey they are doing a huge work for that one piece
Indian Government never gonna encourage these types of countless art in India.
They are struggling and with 0 recognition but some french sounding artist Francis Dubois get money , recognition and fame for dropping stacks of buckets on floor or splashing paint on canvas and calling it performance art.
Why dont they sell online? They have phones and they could easily sell one of those tables for 20x what they are currently and the buyer would have to cover all shipping and handling
many of them are selling online, if you interested reach us out. our find a buyer for us we ca work together. 😊😊
I think there is a mistake in the price. In the outlet I paid that price for something about 10% that size and 1/4 that quality of inlay
I think there is a mistake in the price. In the outlet in Agra 2 years ago I paid that price for something about 10% that size and 1/4 that quality of inlay.
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i think if these intricateness were to be extrapolated on a grander scale then to stick to very micro mini designs it'll open up the market. its kind of like traditional japanese tattoo design, bold lines, staple background, big subjects
$400 for that table is insanely cheap. If I ever saw that here in Canada I’d snatch it up. A shitty plastic table in Walmart costs like $1-200
The artisans have spread all across India now. We do inlay works at Ahmedabad. Here also we get it done with the artisans who are direct descendants of the artisans who worked at Taj Mahal.
I'd love to see a blend or collaborative experience btw the Moroccan Zellige tile artisans and these similarly skilled artists.
Yes, but this master art is need more accuracy look this size of stone
Although 480$ doesn’t seem like a lot to westerners, it is a lot of money in India.
I think there is a mistake in the price. In the outlet I paid that price for something about 10% that size and 1/4 that quality of inlay
HARD JOB BUT BEAUTIFUL ART
Yes it's 😊
A CNC machine would revolutionize this industry
Yep, combined with industrial robot.
But cnc can't do this masterpiece work
@@TajirMarble they used CNCs for aerospace I think they could cut these
@@death00124 for cutting tiny stone not going to work on CNCs
I’m ordering a table from them. $480 is a small price for such amazing artwork.👍🏾
@@benjamanmitchell4594 great 😊, still if you looking reach us out
Lmao 4:05 THOUSANDS of flower petals. More like a couple dozen
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FYI - breathing stone dust for long periods of time can destroy your lungs.
480$ for a table that size and with such detail that's not true, that would be around 4800$ and bargaining a lot. 480$ you would pay for a very detailed serving plate.
but that's a true, but there is more details about if you interested reach us out for this beautiful art table.
Where can people outside of India buy these? I would love some of these art in my home but don't want to buy it from sellers. Those in-between will pocket more money than the artists does. Any way to buy directly from the artists?
@@giftofspeech if you looking manufacturer reach as out 😊
Internet connection is a human right, and it would save this industry.
pakistani american and visited rajasthan pune delhi....northern indian woodwork and marbeling some of best in the world