Stone carving

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This Bihar village brings stones to life

For centuries, the craft of stone carving has been in the blood and bones of Pattharkatti. In humble workshops filled with the dust and sound of chiseling, artisans hammer stones to life — giving them a fresh appeal.

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Sang tarash: Kashmir’s stone carvers face hard truth

Amid technological advancements and other challenges, Kashmir's traditional stone carvers, known as sang tarash, are striving to preserve their craft.