Stone Craft

The stone-carving tradition in India is one of the richest in the world .In ancient times, stone carving was used for making small weapons like arrowheads, javelin points, hammer etc. Indian craft on stone is classified into two facets i.e. classical and folk. The latter includes everyday objects made by the simple village weaver, potter, blacksmith or stone cutter, while classical work is associated with more stylized and richly decorated forms found in sculpture, temple jewellery, ritual vessels, and the like.