The first step in stone carving is choosing the right stone. In Africa, soapstone is used due to its softness, which makes it ...

Discover the artistry of stone carving as skilled hands transform ordinary stones into extraordinary works of art. From intricate written designs to captivating patterns, these experts showcase ...

Third-generation seal engraver Yam Man-hong talks about preserving the craft at his tiny Hong Kong stall, and keeping up with the times Man Wa Lane is an alley in one of Hong Kong's oldest ...

The "Classical and Glory-Ancient Greek and Roman Sculpture Art Exhibition" kicked off its ... while ancient Greek architecture focuses on stone carving. Here, one can appreciate the different ...

Iron powder would be rubbed by hand on the completed object to get a smooth finish. “Stone carving is a hard way to earn a living. Most artisans would spend six to eight hours in the sun ...

Seal carving dates back to the Spring and Autumn period in China (770-476BC), when the tradition of signing documents with personalised engraved stone seals dipped in vermilion cinnabar paste began.

Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in Egypt Luxor skilled artisans continue to transform alabaster -- a luminous stone once cherished by pharaohs - ...