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The deep green of Mughal Jade
Crafted in Rajasthan from Mughal Jade marble, this deep green stone traces back to the nomadic legacy of the Mughal Empire, where jade travelled across Asia as a symbol of protection, balance, and cosmic order.
Long before it was carved into objects, jade moved slowly along the Silk Route, crossing mountains, deserts, and empires in the hands of traders, rulers, and artisans. Sourced from regions such as Burma, Tibet, and Kashgar, the stone carried with it both rarity and meaning, eventually finding its place within Mughal palaces, gardens, and ceremonial architecture.
The Mughals, shaped by their Central Asian origins, saw jade not simply as ornament, but as a material connected to permanence, spirituality, and refinement. In the hands of Indian craftsmen, the stone became something deeply intricate, carved with patience into surfaces that reflected both nature and geometry.
In Rajasthan, where stone craftsmanship remains embedded in the landscape itself, this dialogue between material and hand continues. Veins move through the marble like traces of terrain and time, revealing depth, irregularity, and quiet movement beneath the surface.
During the Montroi team’s travels through Rajasthan, Mughal Jade became a source of inspiration, carrying the memory of passages where stone, culture, and travel became inseparable.
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