Stone is considered to be man's most baronial and noblest expression. since india has a rich culture of stonework, beautifully carved stone work in pillars and statues.it has been land of sculptors. in india, stone crafting traditions have their roots in pre-historic times, as at that time the weapons and other tools were made of stone. more professional approach in stone craft came in 7th century bc. during this time, several guilds of stone carvers and masons existed in india. during maurya rule stone craft reached to its perfection. a number of rock stupas, rock cut caves and buddhist chaityas were raised during this period.even now the numerous artisans work laboriously to craft splendid pieces of stonework.
In india, all kind of stones sculptures and structures used to be made according to shilp shastra, an ancient hindu treatise on sculpture and architecture.
Different types of stones like, marble, sand stone, lime stone, granite, slate stone, soap stone etc., are used by craftsmen in india. stone craft in india is not only restricted to ornate carvings on temples or sculptures of deities,but it is also used in making items like carved panels, tiles, paper weights, pen stands, models of historical buildings, sculptures of deities animals and humans etc.
The basic design is traced on the stone and it is given a crude shape. the final carving is then carried out and the items are polished. More..
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Yuvarajh Kurtkoti (Blucrafts)
247, Ranade Road, Shivaji Colony, Tilakawadi,, Belgaum - 590006 Karnataka, Tilakwadi, India
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