Soapstone Carving
Soft, warm-toned soapstone is carved across South India into lattice lamps, deities and decorative ware — its workability allowing delicate openwork that glows when lit from within.
- Region of origin:
- Tamil Nadu
- Materials:
- soapstone (steatite)
- Techniques:
- fine hand carving
- HS code (customs):
- 6802
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About Soapstone Carving
Soft, warm-toned soapstone is carved across South India into lattice lamps, deities and decorative ware — its workability allowing delicate openwork that glows when lit from within.
- Region of origin
- Tamil Nadu
- Materials
- soapstone (steatite)
- Techniques
- fine hand carving
- HS code (customs)
- 6802
How it’s made
fine hand carving
The makers
Crafted by stone artisans of Tamil Nadu.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin