The Economic Times

Agra's delicate marble inlay industry suffers as exports to West Asia halted amid prevailing crisis

Agra's famed marble inlay craft, Pachikari, is grinding to a halt. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has stopped orders from the region, the main market. Thousands of artisans are now jobless. Major Gulf traders have suspended operations. This crisis threatens a livelihood for families who have practiced the craft for generations.