Stone Craft

Stone carving is one of chief handicrafts of Odisha. Temples and other monuments stand as a testimony for the heights that the artisans of Odisha have achieved in this craft. The origin of stone carving in Odisha dates back to the 13th century.

An outline of sorts is first drawn on the cut-to-size stone. Once the outline is engraved, the final figure is brought out by removing the unwanted portions. Odisha artisans use Sandstone, Granite, etc. to erect statues of deities,

Besides large and small figurines of the God’s associated with the Hindu mythology, idols particularly of Ganesha, Buddha, Elephants are usually in demand so are the utilitarian pieces in stone such as vases, bowls, mortar and pestle, pen stands and decorative figurines and designer furniture for drawing rooms.