Skilled hands shape a sturdy black stone mortar using time-honored techniques. Every detail, from carving to finishing, showcases precision and dedication. The natural texture and strength of the ...

“Stone carving is a hard way to earn a living ... But a perusal of the mud-floored store’s products shows that Sundaramoorthy Sons is still sculpting religious idols and kitchen aids like ...

“The key to carving is you need a sharp knife, and you don't want a big thick one,” said Stone. Carving knives are often long, narrow, and feature a thin blade — unlike a classic chef’s ...

Seal carving dates back to the Spring and Autumn period in China (770-476BC), when the tradition of signing documents with personalised engraved stone seals dipped in vermilion cinnabar paste began.