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A skilled stone artisan works inside a sculpture workshop in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, shaping marble and stone with precision craftsmanship. Covered in fine white stone dust, the craftsman uses a high-speed electric angle grinder to smooth and refine the surface of a large architectural marble structure. The workshop contains rough-cut stone blocks, partially completed sculptures, ornamental pillars, and decorative stone fountains at various stages of production. Fine stone particles fill the workspace as the artisan carefully removes material to achieve the desired form and finish. Stone carving remains an important traditional craft that combines manual skill with modern power tools to create architectural and decorative works. The process requires patience, accuracy, and extensive