One of the most attractive works of art that comes from marble is "Marble Inlay" work. It is the same work that adorns the Taj Mahal and other Mughal monuments.  It is a closely protected traditional art and only a few expert exponents are available today. The delicate process involves manually cutting and engraving marble shapes. To begin, a predefined pattern e.g., floral design or geometrical design is engraved on the marble slab. Small pieces of marble of different shades are cut delicately to fit precisely in these grooves. These small pieces are then slipped in the grooves.