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.

The classical craft tradition flowered around rulers and their courts and the temples built to glorify the gods. India's rural arts are the visual expression and technological processes of people living at several cultural, religious and sociological levels.

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.