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 Indian art has always fascinated the rest of the world. The stone craft, a symbol of continuity has traveled the paths of time, and has revealed the talents of the artists. Stone craft of India is an ancient craft and is evident from the Ajanta-Ellora caves. The caves establish a formal religious imagery.
Skilled craftsmen of India make use of blocks of stone to make items of daily use. Stone carving has flourished in Hamirpur district in Uttar Pradesh, where stones in red shade are available.  Often, marble carving is inspired by gods and goddesses. Agra, is a famous centre for marble carving, that draws its inspiration from the Taj Mahal. Some of the common marble carvings of Agra include miniature carving of the Taj Mahal, vases, and lamps. Marble inlays on trinket boxes, marble curios and semi-precious stone inlay are added attractions. Also famous for marble carvings is Vrindavan near Mathura.
Sange-rathek, a brown stone with yellow spots and lines, found in Jhansi, is used to make lampshades, incense stick stands, and small medicine grinders. Stone carving in southern India are predominantly of gods and goddesses for the temples. Belur, Halebid , Madurai and Vijaynagar are famous for their Hindu temple carvings. Junagadh and Mount Abu are also known famous for their Jain temple carvings. |
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