Amber Fort, India. Jai-Mandir, voznesshiysya over Shish-Mahalom, stands out among other buildings set of exquisite bas-reliefs on the magnificent marble facing walls, mosaics and inlaid. The vase with flowers - a traditional motif marble panels.

When mogoly invaded in 16. in India, they are expected to meet with one of the world's oldest civilizations. Around 3000 B.C. Mohendzhodaro city in the Indus Valley had a regular layout; due to severe moisture most buildings were made of burnt bricks. Hot climate demanded device internal courtyards, surrounded by their spacious rooms… Around the IV century before Mr. e. language arts undergone profound changes forms. Greek elements mingled with Indian formoobrazuyuschimi elements, resulting in an original form of a new world. During this period changed and forms of furniture. There is a widespread primitive low-bed frame on four legs with legs missing through them. The plane was lying to wickerwork. These beds are made from expensive materials and lush decorated. Characteristically Indian product - Bench with chiselled and legs covered with varnish and woven seat.

In India, a rich variety of resins, has been highly developed technology varnishing and use it for ornamental purposes. One method was quickly sohnuschimi varnishing colored lacquer, mainly chiselled pieces of furniture. Another method - a multi-causing lacquer with protsarapyvaniem drawing on its surface like sgraffito. Small items of furniture and boxes made of papier-mache and varnished rather complex way. For intarsia ornaments used furniture made of black wood, pearl, ivory (bombeyskaya mosaic), as well as carving on ivory.

About cheesy shows Hindus and primitive portable "product of furniture" - support for the body: fakir sitting on kortochkah hands to the head rests on the stand and calmly asleep. But while Hindus were aware that such comfort, as evidenced by a Buddhist monk ceremonial chair, reminiscent of their design drevneindiysky throne.

Later, when India said the impact of Europe, new requests, which have galvanized millennial skill Hindus. A new, hybrid style. In XIX century in Europe found many fans of Indian furniture, which is mostly because of its lush exotic decor. First of all, looking for furniture, and decorated so. bombeyskoy mosaic. All this has led to the revival of Indian art furniture. New Indian furniture and even became acquire European form, thanks to abundant Indo-Arab ornamentation typical Indian character preserved