Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture
GI TaggedMahabalipuram's sculptors have carved stone since the Pallava dynasty raised its 7th-century shore temples and rathas. Their living workshops still cut deities and friezes by hand to ancient canon.
- Region of origin:
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration:
- Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture
- Materials:
- granite; soft-stone
- Techniques:
- temple-grade carving (Shilpa Shastra)
- HS code (customs):
- 9703
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About Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture
Mahabalipuram's sculptors have carved stone since the Pallava dynasty raised its 7th-century shore temples and rathas. Their living workshops still cut deities and friezes by hand to ancient canon.
- Region of origin
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration
- Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture
- Materials
- granite; soft-stone
- Techniques
- temple-grade carving (Shilpa Shastra)
- HS code (customs)
- 9703
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Sthapathis of Mamallapuram of Tamil Nadu.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin