This form of art is one of the most ancient crafts and practiced in almost all parts of orissa in different forms but usually traditional and mythological figure are made. The Sun Temple of orissa its intricate sculpture and delicate carvings on the red stone (sand stone) depicts the superb workmanship of the artisans of orissa. The base of stone varies from soap stone, serpentine stone, sand stone and granite. Product diversification has led the trend into producing some utilitarian items like candle stand, pen stand, paper weight, bookend and lamp base etc