Stone Craft: Indian art has always fascinated the rest of the world.

Indian art has always fascinated the rest of the world. The stone craft, a symbol of continuity has traveled the paths of time, and has revealed the talents of the artists. Stone craft of India is an ancient craft and is evident from the Ajanta-Ellora caves. The caves establish a formal religious imagery.

Skilled craftsmen of India make use of blocks of stone to make items of daily use. Stone carving has flourished in Hamirpur district in Uttar Pradesh, where stones in red shade are available.