ShalinCraft Statue Hindu Religious Sculpture Stone Carving Lord Shiva 10.5" x 3.25" x 8.5"
by ShalinCraft

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Product Summary

• Statue of Lord Shiva and Parvati, carved on soft stone
• Size Lengh 10.5 inches Width 3.25 inches, Height 8.5 inches, Weight 3.65 Kg
• Place it for decor or keep it as collectible
• Handcrafted by traditional stone carvers from the state of Orissa in eastern India
• Shipped in 48 hours through courier from Gurgaon in India.

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Description of ShalinCraft Statue Hindu Religious Sculpture Stone Carving Lord Shiva 10.5" x 3.25" x 8.5"

The stone carving tradition in India is one of the richest in the world. Stone carving is an ancient activity where pieces of rough natural stone are shaped by the controlled removal of stone. Art of Stone Statues and Collectibles is the poetic expression of stone craft. Sculptures of Hindu deities, modelled on classical prototypes, continue to be made in many parts of India. In Tamil Nadu such sculptures are made in granite. In Karnataka, exquisite figures carved in relief in black stone, with details engraved in fine lines, come out in greyish- white against the black surface. Softer stones are used in Orissa, which are easy to carve. The fully carved jali-worked, in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, are most intricately done. The artisans in Gujarat are engaged in the art of cutting and polishing semi-precious stones. One can see the life like images being skilfully sculptured in different of stone across the state. In Jaipur, white marble is used for carving out statues of gods and goddesses as well as human figures.