Timeless
Art, Etched in Stone
Celebrate tradition, preserve legacy, or
add artistry to your space with our expert stone
carving and engraving services. Using advanced CNC engraving and hand-carving techniques, we create detailed work
for temples, homes, memorials, and
commercial spaces. From intricate motifs to meaningful inscriptions, every
design is crafted with precision and care—built to last for generations.
Stone has told human stories for millennia — in temples, tombs, and the facades of great buildings. At Stone & Metal, we carry that tradition forward using a precise combination of hand craftsmanship and CNC engraving technology. Based in Chennai and serving clients across Tamil Nadu and beyond, we carve and engrave marble, granite, sandstone, and limestone for temples, luxury residences, memorials, hospitality spaces, and decorative interiors.
Every line we cut, every motif we carve, is executed with an understanding of both material and meaning — whether you are preserving a family legacy in stone or bringing an architectural vision to life.
Decorative Relief Carving Low, mid, and high-relief carving of floral motifs, geometric patterns, figurative art, and traditional South Indian designs. Used in wall panels, feature walls, entrance columns, and architectural facades.
Temple & Religious Stone Work Custom carving for temple gopurams, pillars, deity platforms, decorative friezes, mandapam panels, and floor medallions. We work with granite, black stone, and limestone to match existing temple stonework.
Memorial & Epitaph Engraving Dignified and lasting engravings for memorial stones, grave markers, plaques, and commemorative tablets. Includes portrait engraving, religious symbols, and inscriptions in Tamil, English, and other scripts.
Marble & Granite Medallions Intricately carved centrepiece medallions for flooring, courtyard entrances, and feature wall installations. Fully custom designs available.
Inscriptions & Lettering Precision-engraved text in any font or script — ideal for foundation stones, institution boards, dedication plaques, and property markers.
Architectural Stone Panels CNC and hand-carved decorative panels for interior walls, cladding, screens, and landscape features. Available in various depths of relief.
Custom Stone Art & Sculpture Bespoke stone artworks crafted to commission — from abstract pieces to representational sculpture for private collectors and hospitality projects.
We select and source the right stone for each project based on intended use, desired aesthetic, and installation environment:
CNC Stone Engraving Computer-controlled multi-axis routing allows us to achieve millimetre-level precision on complex designs, patterns, and lettering. CNC is ideal for repeating patterns, intricate geometric motifs, and large-format production with consistent quality.
Hand Carving Our skilled craftsmen bring depth and character to figurative work, temple sculptures, and artistic pieces that require the human touch — the intuitive reading of grain, shadow, and form that no machine can fully replicate.
Sandblasting / Abrasive Engraving Used to create deep-relief engravings on granite and dark stones. Especially effective for memorial stones, inscriptions, and portrait work.
Diamond Tip Engraving Fine-detail surface engraving for lettering, logos, and portrait work on polished stone surfaces.
Temples & Religious Institutions Decorative pillars, entrance gopuram panels, puja room carvings, deity platforms, and sacred space cladding. We respect the iconographic traditions of each commission.
Luxury Residences & Villas Feature walls, fireplace surrounds, staircase panels, entrance columns, garden sculptures, and custom floor medallions.
Hotels & Resorts Grand lobby feature walls, poolside stone sculptures, heritage-inspired carvings for boutique properties, and spa interiors.
Corporate & Institutional Buildings Foundation stone inscriptions, reception feature walls, commemorative plaques, and architectural facade elements.
Memorials & Cemeteries Respectfully crafted grave markers, epitaph stones, memorial plaques with portrait engraving and customised inscriptions.
Landscape & Gardens Carved stone water features, decorative boulders, inscribed garden stones, and pathway border elements.
Q: What types of stone are best for temple carving in Chennai? Granite and black stone are the most commonly used materials for South Indian temple carving due to their durability and traditional significance. Limestone is also used for finer ornamental work. We work with authentic materials to match existing temple architecture.
Q: Can you recreate traditional South Indian stone carving patterns with CNC? Yes. Our CNC engraving machines can faithfully reproduce intricate traditional motifs — including kolam-inspired patterns, floral friezes, and geometric yali borders — with exceptional accuracy and repeatability.
Q: Do you offer portrait engraving on memorial stones? Yes. We offer high-detail portrait engraving on granite memorial stones using diamond-tip and sandblasting techniques. You simply provide a clear reference photograph.
Q: Can stone carving be done on-site, or does it have to be done in your workshop? Most carving and engraving work is done in our workshop for quality control. For large architectural projects or restoration work, on-site work can be arranged where needed.
Q: What is the typical lead time for a carved stone panel? Depending on complexity and size, most carved stone panels are completed within 2–6 weeks. Larger sculptural or temple projects are discussed individually.
Q: Can you engrave in Tamil script? Absolutely. We engrave in Tamil, English, Sanskrit, and other scripts — with attention to proper letterform proportions and spacing.
Q: Do you work with architects and interior designers? Yes. We regularly collaborate with architects, interior designers, and project managers. We can provide shop drawings, material samples, and installation support for project specifications.
