Taxila – Inspired by Legacy
Taxila’s origin dates back to 1000 BC spanning various empires including the Achaemenid (Persian), Mauryan, Indo-Greek, Indo-Scythian, and Kushan. Its prosperity in ancient times resulted from its position at the junction of the three great trade routes. Taxila was also the seat of one of the oldest universities in the world and a noted center of learning including the religious teachings of Buddhism, attracting students from around the old world until the destruction of the city in the 5th century.
Taxila – Inspired by Legacy
Taxila’s origin dates back to 1000 BC spanning various empires including the Achaemenid (Persian), Mauryan, Indo-Greek, Indo-Scythian, and Kushan. Its prosperity in ancient times resulted from its position at the junction of the three great trade routes. Taxila was also the seat of one of the oldest universities in the world and a noted center of learning including the religious teachings of Buddhism, attracting students from around the old world until the destruction of the city in the 5th century.
Inspired by Legacy
In the ruins of Gandhara lay a city like no other, what now is a forgotten, is a city that was once the pinnacle of artisanship. This city was not only built on the back of many artisans but also attracted and inspired flocks of craftsmen to learn and create new art forms as it was a hub for creativity. The local artists, stimulated by the personality of Buddha, took advantage of the contacts, motifs and technology from Greeks, Romans and Persians and developed such a unique art which gave Buddha an eternal life. The art of Taxila transgressed borders and inspired artisans from all over the world. Here is where the true craftsmanship of stone was cultivated. As a way to honor and bring the ancient city of Taxila back to life, our company vows to cultivate the exact same artistry that inspired many eons ago. We vow to inspire you and in turn be inspired by you!
Mission
Our passion is to inspire and assist you in your journey to discover that special slab of stone.
Stone over the ages has become the primary building block of our society. Builders throughout the world over the ages have valued it for its great strength and structural benefit. Unfortunately, with all the hustle and bustle, we have forgotten the history and have lost the art of stone craftsmanship, the things that truly set natural stone apart from every man-made alternative. To really understand stone, it is essential to go back to the roots. Taxila was born with a single goal in mind: to help our partners and customers appreciate stone. Here at Taxila, we believe that stone should inspire us as it did many of our ancestors centuries ago.
Our mission is to inspire and assist our customers discover their special slab of stone. Our mission is to help you discover a stone that is as unique as you and that matches your personality, a stone that underwent a complex geological natural process spanning several centuries, a stone that travelled from the depths of the world and around the world to be a part of your life.
Values
Passion
We are passionate about stone and the process of acquiring and delivering the perfect slab to our customer at the most affordable price.
Value
We are driven to create value for all our partners that include our suppliers, fabricator network, designers and builders, their customers, our employees, and our shareholders.
Integrity
We are honest, open, ethical, and fair.
Partner Centric
We are committed to the success of our partners throughout the value chain.
Culture
We strive to show a deep respect for all our employees and partners and create an environment that promotes their personal and economic growth.
Sustainable Materials
We adopt sustainable materials in our product sourcing to reduce our impact on this planet.
Team
Showroom/Gallery
Taxila Stone Showroom/Gallery is located in Dallas on Route 12 and Singleton intersection. We are DFW’s premier stone wholesalers and distributors. We are open to public for stone selection Monday through Saturday. No appointments necessary. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff of stone professionals are at hand to assist you with all your project needs.
2815 Barge Lane, Dallas, TX 75212
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Mon – Fri : 9am – 5pm, Sat : 10am – 2pm, Sunday Closed
Hari Polavarapu
Chairman/CEO
Hari is the co-founded of Taxila with Sharmila Polavarapu. Hari brings senior leadership and experience as the Chairman & CEO of Taxila. He is a serial entrepreneur and has held numerous leadership roles at several start-up companies including Numbers Only Inc, AtPar Inc, NforcePro, Genesis Business Solutions, News Café India, Zintec Software, and Varam Bio Energy. His experience spans various industries including information technology, supply chain, hospitality, distribution, and renewable energy.
Sharmila Polavarapu
President
Sharmila co-founded Taxila with Hari Polavarapu and serves as the President. She actively manages the operational issues at Taxila. She has held several leadership roles at companies spanning various industries including information technology, distribution, and staffing. She is an active member of the community and mentors several women-owned small businesses.
Joanna García
Account Manager
Joanna García is an Account Manager at Taxila and has extensive experience in sales. She is passionate about helping her customers and has been building relationships in the Dallas metroplex since 2002. Joanna is also very knowledgeable about stone surfaces and can assist you in finding that perfect slab of stone. She has a 15-year-old son and loves to spend time with him doing outdoor activities. She is also a fitness enthusiast and loves to work out regularly.
Yasmine Duran
Account Manager
Yasmine Duran, one of our earliest recruit, has been a corner stone of our progress as a company in the DFW metroplex. Yasmine is a great listener and goes the extra mile to make sure that the clients requirements are met. Yasmine is also one of our stone experts and has extensive knowledge about our products. Yasmine can help you source the any material for your project.
Please connect with Yasmine for your stone requirements.
Lizbeth Rodriguez
Account Manager
Lizbeth Rodriguez, originally from Chihuahua, Mexico is now a resident of the Dallas Metroplex. Lizbeth loves sales and loves to interact and help customers. She loves working at Taxila because she works with some of the most beautiful surfaces from across the globe and meet great people. Lizbeth loves to travel and would love to visit all the places that these stone originate from.
Lizbeth is also a social media pro and a rising instagram star.