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Marble inlay for Kochi’s villas and homes

Kochi blends colonial heritage with the prosperity of Kerala’s NRI families, and its homes range from Fort Kochi’s character properties to spacious new villas across the city. Marble inlay brings handcrafted luxury to both — an inlaid dining table, a feature wall, or a medallion floor that gives a Kochi home a one-of-a-kind centrepiece.

We are a marble inlay studio in Udaipur and we make every piece to order for clients across Kochi and Kerala. You choose the design, the stones, the marble, and the size; we plan it to scale, take your approval, and our artisans make it by hand before it is crated and delivered to your address.

What we make

Custom marble inlay for Kochi homes & projects

From inlaid dining and centre tables to wall panels, flooring medallions, and brass inlay — each made for your Kochi home or project.

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What works well in Kochi homes

Kochi’s villas and larger homes suit both grand and restrained inlay — dining tables and entrance medallions for spacious homes, and wall panels, consoles, and coffee tables for apartments and character properties. Both classic floral and clean modern designs are popular.

Kerala’s warm, humid climate is no problem for marble inlay: the stones are set into marble and sealed, giving a hard-wearing surface that handles humidity well with only simple care. For boutique hotels and homestays, inlaid pieces add a memorable detail.

Marble inlay flooring

Marble Inlay Flooring in Kochi

A marble inlay floor is the piece that makes an entrance. For Kochi homes, villas, and hotels, we design and handcraft inlaid marble flooring — central medallions, running borders, and full-floor patterns — in marble set with semi-precious stone, each one planned to your exact floor plan so the design sits true to the room.

We make the floor in numbered sections for clean fitting on site and guide your mason or arrange installation for larger projects. Sealed marble stands up well to Kochi’s humid, coastal air. The result is a hard-wearing, low-maintenance surface, with a honed finish available for bathrooms and high-traffic areas. It is genuine marble inlay work, built to last for generations in Kochi.

Stone inlay & pietra dura

Stone Inlay & Pietra Dura in Kochi

‘Stone inlay’ and ‘marble inlay’ describe the same craft: coloured, semi-precious stones cut to shape and set flush into a marble base until the joins all but disappear. Its formal name is pietra dura — in India, parchin kari — and its most famous expression is the Taj Mahal. We bring that same stone inlay to Kochi, made entirely by hand.

We use it for table tops, wall panels, mosaic and medallion floors, brass inlay, and bespoke commissions, all designed around your space. This is real marble inlay work in stone, not a print or a transfer, so it keeps its colour and depth for generations and rewards a closer look in any Kochi interior.

Delivery & fitting

How we deliver to Kochi

Udaipur to Kochi is around 1,500 km, so we plan timelines carefully and pack thoroughly. Table tops, panels, and smaller pieces are crated, fully insured, and delivered door-to-door; larger flooring and wall work is made in numbered sections for clean fitting on site.

We share photographs at every stage and final photos for your approval before anything leaves Udaipur, so your piece arrives in Kochi exactly as agreed — helpful when you are coordinating from a distance or from abroad.

For designers & architects

Working with Kochi designers and builders

We work with interior designers, architects, and builders across Kochi and Kerala, including projects for NRI families coordinating from overseas. We can work to your drawings, match a specific stone or colour, prepare samples, and meet your timelines.

Why Nexus

Why Kochi clients choose us

Direct from the makers

You work straight with the Udaipur workshop — no middlemen, fair prices, and full control of the design.

Fully made to order

Nothing off the shelf. Every piece is designed around your space, your pattern, and your size.

Genuine materials

Real Makrana and Italian marble with semi-precious stones, Paua shell, and brass.

Packed, insured, delivered

We crate and insure every piece and ship it to your door, with photos shared before it leaves.

Common questions

Marble inlay in Kochi: your questions

What is marble inlay, and is it the same as pietra dura?

Marble inlay is the craft of cutting coloured, semi-precious stones and setting them by hand into a marble base so the surface becomes one smooth, seamless plane. It is known as pietra dura, and in India as parchin kari — the same art used to decorate the Taj Mahal.

Is stone inlay the same as marble inlay?

Yes. ‘Stone inlay’, ‘marble inlay’, and ‘pietra dura’ all describe the same craft — shaped pieces of semi-precious and coloured stone inlaid flush into marble. We make stone inlay to order for Kochi in any pattern and size you choose.

How much does marble inlay in Kochi cost?

It depends on the design, the stones, the marble, and the size, so there is no fixed rate. Marble inlay is handcrafted and made to order — a step above plain marble flooring — so share your idea and rough size and we will suggest a design and a quote for Kochi. WhatsApp is fastest.

Can I get marble inlay flooring in Kochi?

Yes. Marble inlay flooring is one of our most asked-for pieces in Kochi — central medallions, patterned borders, and full-floor designs, made in numbered sections and fitted cleanly on site. You choose the design, the stones, and the layout.

How long does marble inlay last?

Because the stones are set into the marble and polished flush, an inlaid surface is hard-wearing and can last for generations with normal care. It is solid stone throughout, not a print or a coating, so it does not fade.

How do I clean and care for inlaid marble?

Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth and avoid acidic or harsh cleaners, which can dull the polish over time. Wipe spills promptly and have the surface resealed occasionally — that is all it needs to stay bright.

Is an inlaid marble floor slippery?

A high-polish floor is smooth, so for bathrooms, entrances, or high-traffic areas we can supply a honed, matte finish that gives more grip while keeping the inlay sharp.

Do you use Makrana or Italian marble?

Both. Makrana — the marble used in the Taj Mahal — gives a classic white base, while Italian marble offers specific tones and veining. We advise the right choice for your design and budget.

Can you make a fully custom design?

Yes. Nothing is off the shelf — bring a motif, a sketch, a colour scheme, or a photo, and we plan the pattern, stones, and size to scale for your approval before any cutting begins.

How long does delivery to Kochi take?

Udaipur to Kochi is around 1,500 km. Table tops, panels, and smaller pieces are crated, fully insured, and delivered door-to-door, usually within a few days of completion; large floors and wall work are made in numbered sections and scheduled around your site.

Do you deliver and fit marble inlay across Kochi?

Yes. Every piece is crated, fully insured, and delivered to your door. Smaller work arrives ready to place; large marble inlay floors and wall panels are made in numbered sections so they fit cleanly on site, and we guide your mason through the layout or arrange fitting for bigger projects.

Will marble inlay hold up in Kochi’s climate?

Yes. The semi-precious stones are set into sealed marble, so an inlaid surface handles Kochi’s humid, coastal air without trouble. A soft, dry cloth and the occasional mild clean keeps it looking new.

Do you work with interior designers and architects in Kochi?

Absolutely. We work directly with designers, architects, builders, and hoteliers in Kochi to your drawings, samples, and timelines, and can match a specific stone or colour for residential or commercial projects.

Bring your idea to life.

Tell us your space, design, and size. We will plan it with you and make it by hand.

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