India has long been a beacon of religious tolerance and harmony, and the Pearl Carpet of Baroda stands as a stunning testament to this legacy. Commissioned by Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad II in 1865, the carpet was originally intended as a gift to adorn the Prophet Muhammad’s tomb in Medina. Unfortunately, the Maharaja passed away before this noble offering could be…
Pearls
Commissioned by Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad II in 1865, this exquisite Pearl Canopy was originally part of a five-piece set intended as an offering to the Prophet’s Tomb in Medina. However, following the Maharaja’s passing, the set remained within Baroda’s treasury, preserving its regal legacy. The Canopy’s Splendor Crafted from approximately 950,000 precious Basra pearls, along with emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and…