Stone and Marble

Stone and Marble

In India traditional stone carving seems to be centered on temples. Made in a variety of stones, ranging from soft-brittle sandstone and patchy red stone to hard granite, the craftsmen carve replicas of the shore temples at Puri, Bhuvaneshwar and Konark.

Terra-cotta objects are made by hand or on the wheel, and then fired in an open oven. The surface is rubbed and polished with wood or stones while it is still wet.

Craftsmen use traditional techniques are used to carve stone into intricate lace screens

Gujarat specialises in the cutting and polishing semi-precious stones.

In Bihar, the black stone is used to make every day utensils.

In Rajhastan, red sandstone is widely used to make functional everyday items