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Stone Carving~Bastar

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:24:47 +0000

The stone carving Bastar occupies a distinctive position within the artistic heritage of central India, representing one of the oldest surviving forms of indigenous sculptural practice in the region. Rooted in the forested landscapes of southern Chhattisgarh, the craft has evolved through centuries of interaction between tribal communities, locally available stone resources, and deeply embedded religious and cultural traditions. Unlike the monumental stone sculptures produced under royal patronage in many parts of the Indian subcontinent, Bastar’s stone carving developed primarily within village communities, where artistic production remained closely integrated with ritual observance, everyday life, and the surrounding natural environment.

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Stone Carving~ Jabalpur

dev team — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:41:48 +0000

Jabalpur stone carvings reflects a long-standing relationship between material, sacred symbolism, and evolving aesthetic sensibilities. Far beyond being mere artifacts of decoration, these carvings operate as objects of devotion, memory, identity, and commerce, migrating from temples to tourist stalls, from rituals to residences.

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Stone Carving, Bhubaneshwar

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:59:09 +0000

In the thriving city of Bhubaneswar, skilled stone carving artisans engage in the meticulous craft of producing iconic religious symbols, luxurious goods, and intricate artworks. Working with stones ranging from hard granite to semi-hard sandstone and softer varieties, these artisans blend tradition with innovation, showcasing the diverse applications of stone carving in religious, functional, and artistic realms.

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Marble Sculptures -Jaipur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 07:34:38 +0000

Murti Mohalla situated between Kishanpole and Chandpole in the walled city of Jaipur, is the biggest manufacturing center for marble statues of Hindu and Jain deities. Jaipur also produces Human figurines, animals, and exquisite-bowls, carved marble vases, carvings and portraits. The entire world has great admiration for marble works of Jaipur.

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Stone Carving~Gwalior

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 07:35:05 +0000

The stone carving craft of Gwalior chips out beautiful sculptures and elements out of the dimension stones quarried out of the hills of Vindhya ranges, which surrounds Gwalior. The palaces and forts of Gwalior are resplendent with the stone architecture and sculpture. This piece of history is still being taken forward to create much sought after objects.

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