Religious themes are carved in stone all over Rajasthan. The images are life- like and are skillfully sculptured in different varieties of stone.

Statues of gods & goddesses, animals and human figures are carved out of while marble in Jaipur.

The soft, Pink sandstone, Tamara stone and the soft Chlorite of Dungrapur are the other varities of stones that are used for making icons, utility items, figures etc.


White marble, pink Dholpur, green Kota, white and grey soapstone everything is used to make elegant statuary, idols, figurines, carved panels, even elaborate jharokhas for gardens and pavilions. One of Rajasthan's most enduring arts that is evident in its prevalence in homes all over the state, stone carving is both an artistic as well as an industrial product.