Introduction : Pakistan has been bestowed by nature with multitude reserves of onyx in the mountains in the province of Balauchistan. Onyx comes from the family of Marble but is distinctive for its beautiful colours and shades. The colours range from light green to medium and jade green, from copper brown to dark brown. And within each colour the varying effects of dark, medium and light shades interplay through the veins. Onyx has unique quality of being transparent against light.

The technique of inlaying the delicately cut and shaped multicoloured Sea Shells onto the Onyx crafts in floral or geometrical designs and petterns has histrical linkage with centuries old art of inlaying diamonds and gems onto the objects of marble.

A variety of articles emphasising simplicity in form and effect to suit the present day life style are produced in Qnyx - namely Vases, Flower pots, Table Lamps, Pedestal Lamps,Bowls, Plates and Dishes, Goblets, Jars, Sherry sets, Writting Table sets, Paper weights, Pen stands, Key chains, Birds and animal figures, Ashtrays, Candle stands, etc.

Products available :

OX-H-159,160 Onyx green bowls size 10" each.	OX-H-154-,2,3,4,5 Onyx green candi pots.	OX-161,1,2,3,4,5 Onyx green bowls.	OX-H-123,124,125,126 Photo frames,clock & office accessories.
OX-H-171-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Onyx candy pots patch work and stoned.	OX-H-150,151,152,153 Onyx candy jar size.	OX-H-184-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Onyx Onyx green tea set (9 pcs).	OX-H-25,26,27,28 Onyx flower pots.
	OX-H-180,181,182,183 Onyx glasses and cups with saucer.

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