Heirs to the builders of the Konark Sun Temple, Odisha's stone carvers work soft khondalite into deities and intricate relief panels, keeping a temple-sculpture lineage alive near Puri.
- Region of origin:
- Odisha
- Materials:
- khondalite; soft-stone
- Techniques:
- relief & idol carving
- HS code (customs):
- 9703
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About Odisha Stone Carving (Khondalite)
Heirs to the builders of the Konark Sun Temple, Odisha's stone carvers work soft khondalite into deities and intricate relief panels, keeping a temple-sculpture lineage alive near Puri.
- Region of origin
- Odisha
- Materials
- khondalite; soft-stone
- Techniques
- relief & idol carving
- HS code (customs)
- 9703
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Odisha sculptors of Odisha.
Buying Odisha Stone Carving (Khondalite) — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Odisha Stone Carving (Khondalite) pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Odisha Stone Carving (Khondalite) piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Odisha Stone Carving (Khondalite) piece cost?
- Handmade Odisha Stone Carving (Khondalite) typically ranges from ₹1,500 to ₹4,00,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Odisha Stone Carving (Khondalite) piece?
- Keep Odisha Stone Carving (Khondalite) out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
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Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
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