The European tradition of Pieta Dura was brought by travelers to the court of Shah Jahan. It evolved into the art of Parchinkari and used in the Taj Mahal. Modern artisans create exquisitely detailed marble objects inlaid with semi-precious materials, like jasper, coral, topaz, cornelian, onyx, lapis lazuli, malachite, turquoise, paucha shell, and others, to make intricate colorful patterns. Popular items include table tops, vases, boxes, coasters, animals, photo frames, and miniature Taj Mahal memorabilia.