"I have inherited the craftsmanship of marble stone from a rich family trade… I wish this craft to continue in our family down the generations."

"I am P.C. Gupta (born 1961), hailing from the historical township of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. I have inherited the craftsmanship of marble stone from a rich family trade. Several of my kinsmen are also well entrenched in this traditional vocation. I, aided by my manager Raja Ram Singh (born 1954), have been able to expand our work so that fifty skilled artisans and an equal number of semi-skilled helpers work in our establishment. We make exquisite boxes, plates, vases, coaster-sets, napkin holders, vessels, ...

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