Sandstone Handicrafts

Sandstone Block
Sandstone blocks are usually large irregular size as found originally. But these blocks are cut, carved, polished to provide the elegant look and feel. Generally used for paving, these blocks give unique appearance to the walls.

Uses
Sandstone blocks are used in numerous applications. The medium size coarse blocks are used for cladding walls providing the antique look. The giant blocks are cut, shaped, and carved out to make small articles like wash basin, architectural vases etc. Rough and irregular size sandstone blocks are used in gardens, parks, to encircle the plants making it beautiful and attractive.

Colors
Sandstone blocks are available in variety of colors. The most familiar colors are gray, brown, golden, yellow etc.

Size and Shapes
The size and shape covers a wide variety meeting various requirement. Size of sandstone blocks vary from smaller one to giant ones.

Manufacturing Regions
Sandstone blocks are manufactured in abundance in the areas where the sandstone rocks are largely found. Blocks of irregular size are easily made but it needs hard work to make regular size sandstone blocks. Main regions where sandstone blocks are found and manufactured are:

• Jodhpur
• Udaipur
• Jaipur
• Gwalior
• Bhilwara