Stone carving is relatively a less popular art among contemporary Sri Lankan crafts, although it had been widely practiced and had reached the highest levels of perfection during the early and middle historical periods as seen in sculptural remains...

In the small village of Thandankoundanpalayam, in Tamil Nadu, the locally available pale grey soapstone cookware, the kalchatti, is crafted in shapes that suit the traditional food preparations of the region. The soapstone, known for its hot and cold...

Thewa jeweled objects that are created by fusing filigreed gold sheets with glass are crafted by members of the Soni Hindu jeweller caste in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan and Rampura, Madhya Pradesh. Their art can be traced back to over 400...