# Marble and stone décor from India: process, clusters and QA

> How marble and stone décor are made in India and where: Makrana, Agra and Jaipur. Process chain, QA tests, HS heading and lead times, mapped by SourceSquid.

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Product guide

# Marble and stone décor. From block selection to crating.

Marble and stone décor is best sourced from Makrana and Agra, with Jaipur and Jodhpur for carving and sandstone. Indian stone workshops make tabletops, bowls, coasters, planters, sculptures and inlaid pieces in marble, sandstone, soapstone and granite.

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6
    process steps

4
    mapped clusters

6802
    typical HS heading

Where India makes it · **Marble and stone décor** 4 clusters

  * __Clusters for this product
  *  __Other clusters

The manufacturing chain

## How it is made, in 6 steps.

The sequence Indian factories follow, from raw material to an approved part ready to ship.

  1. **Block selection** Marble or stone block chosen for colour and grain
  2. **Cutting** Gang-saw or wire-saw cutting to slab or blank
  3. **Carving or CNC** Hand carving, CNC routing or turning
  4. **Inlay** Optional pietra dura inlay with semi-precious stones
  5. **Polishing & sealing**Polished, honed or antiqued, then sealed
  6. **Crating** Foam-lined ISPM 15 wooden crates

Key facts

## What buyers plan around.

Typical HS heading
    6802  
[Check 6802 in the HS code finder](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/hs-code-finder/?q=6802)

Lead time
    Samples 3–4 weeks, production 6–10 weeks

India's edge
    Rajasthan's marble and sandstone reserves sit next to generations of carving skill, so buyers get raw stone and craft in one region.

Materials
    

  * [Natural stone and marble](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/natural-stone-marble/)

Process families
    

  * [Stone & marble](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/stone-and-marble/)

Where to source

## The clusters that make it.

Listed in the order buyers usually start. Each page covers the nearest ports and neighbouring clusters.

[ Rajasthan Major cluster **Makrana – Kishangarh** Marble & stone processing Stone & marble ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/makrana/)[ Uttar Pradesh Major cluster **Agra** Footwear, foundry, marble inlay, durries Leather & footwearCasting & foundryStone & marble ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/agra/)[ Rajasthan Major cluster **Jaipur – Sanganer – Bagru** Gems & jewellery, hand block printing, blue pottery Gems & jewelleryDyeing, printing & embroideryCeramics & glass ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/jaipur/)[ Rajasthan Major cluster **Jodhpur** Solid-wood furniture, iron & wood handicrafts Wood, cane & furnitureMetalware & brass ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/jodhpur/)

Quality

## Tests we plan for.

The checks that usually sit in the inspection plan for this product. We agree the final list with you against your drawing and market.

[How our inspections work](https://sourcesquid.co/quality/)

  * Dimensional and flatness check
  * Colour and veining against the approved lot
  * Surface finish and sealing check
  * Crack and chip inspection
  * Crate drop test and fumigation check

Marble and stone décor questions

## Straight answers.

Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot.

[anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co)

### What is pietra dura?

Pietra dura is marble inlay with cut semi-precious stones, a craft associated with Agra and the Taj Mahal.

### Is soapstone the same as marble?

No. Soapstone is softer and easier to carve, so it suits small décor items at lower cost.

### How is stone décor packed?

In foam-lined cartons inside ISPM 15 wooden crates to prevent chipping.

More product guides

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