Faux Marble Painted Chest From Old Town Crossing
Marble painting has been an art form since the sixteenth century, and was quite popular in India. In Rajasthan there are around 4000 marble mines and because marble was so widely available, it became a canvas for the local painters. The intricate designs were captured on stone with paint, and sealed to preserve it's extravagant beauty.
Marble has always been considered a luxury, and can be more expensive in the areas of the world where it isn't naturally located. The look of marble is the result of interlocking mosaic of (Read more....)







