Known for its seemingly endless types of granite and stunning exotic material, India is among the leading sources of natural stone. Many producers export their products around the world, including to the U.S. and Canada. The following showcase highlights several of the most popular varieties offered by a few prominent Indian stone manufacturers.
![Aravali India Marbles & Granites](/ext/resources/Issues/2018/08-August/SW0818_Stones_01aAravali_FantasyBrown.jpg)
Aravali India Marbles & Granites is a large manufacturer, exporter and supplier of Fantasy Brown quartzite in 3-cm slabs. The stone is quarried in Rajasthan and is sold direct to stone wholesalers, stone distributors, developers, stone fabricators and consumers all over the U.S. and Canada.
![Blue Dunes granite](/ext/resources/Issues/2018/08-August/SW0818_Stones_01bAravali_BlueDunes.jpg)
Blue Dunes granite, available in 3-cm slabs from Aravali India Marbles & Granites, is quarried in Rajasthan and is sold direct to stone wholesalers, stone distributors, developers, stone fabricators and consumers all over the U.S. and Canada.
![Creama Petra is among Global Stones Pvt. Ltd.](/ext/resources/Issues/2018/08-August/SW0818_Stones_02GlobalStones_CreamaPetra.jpg)
Creama Petra is among Global Stones Pvt. Ltd. exotic granite colors from the quarries of North India. The Indian stone producer continually explores to offer new and unique stone material to a worldwide market.
![Tobacco Black from Ninety Degree Stone](/ext/resources/Issues/2018/08-August/SW0818_Stones_03aNinetyDegree_TobaccoBlack.jpg)
Tobacco Black from Ninety Degree Stone is ravishing like no other in the luxury collection. This Indian phyllite is a gem of nature made to bring polished refinement to walls and floors. Whether in a brushed or polished finish, Tobacco Black will take center stage in a minimalist decor, paired with metals, whites and transparencies.
![Asteroid Crysta Extra](/ext/resources/Issues/2018/08-August/SW0818_Stones_03bNinetyDegree_AsteroidCrystalExtra.jpg)
Asteroid Crysta Extra, which is quarried by Ninety Degree Stone, is a bright material with random chunks of quartz crystals that has made a name for itself as an extremely exciting interior and exterior cladding thanks to an appearance that is sure to enthrall, charm and dazzle. In order to balance out its striking colors, the company suggests pairing this granite with white furniture.
![Hailstorm granite](/ext/resources/Issues/2018/08-August/SW0818_Stones_04aPokarna_Hailstorm.jpg)
Hailstorm granite is among Pokarna’s extensive collection of stone varieties, which are processed at two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. The company offers a color palette of more than 50 types of granite sourced within India, as well as Saudi Arabia and Iran.
![Cream Kashmir granite](/ext/resources/Issues/2018/08-August/SW0818_Stones_04bPokarna_CreamKashmir.jpg)
Cream Kashmir granite is from Pokarna’s own quarry in Parvathipuram, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. The material is available in a variety of finishes and sizes, including tiles, slabs, cladding and countertops, which meet the criteria for numerous design applications.
![Deep Sea Stone with a hydro finish](/ext/resources/Issues/2018/08-August/SW0818_Stones_05RKMarble_DeepSeaStone.jpg)
Deep Sea Stone with a hydro finish is a unique exotic material offered by RK Marble. The stone was formerly a seabed and consists of petrified sea creatures. The company has a very special dedicated team that is always in search of new and exotic material. In addition to hydro, Deep Sea Stone is offered in jagged, polished and waves finishes.
![Salone is a unique granite](/ext/resources/Issues/2018/08-August/SW0818_Stones_06aTabIndia_Salone.jpg)
Salone is a unique granite with dark and dynamic movement on a white background. The natural stone, with its signature dramatic contrast, is suitable for kitchen tops as it does not stain, scratch nor dull. Exclusively available at Tab India.
![Blue Fantasy](/ext/resources/Issues/2018/08-August/SW0818_Stones_06bTabIndia_BlueFantasy.jpg)
Tab India’s worldwide exclusive Blue Fantasy is available in polished, honed, leather and brushed finishes, tile and slabs. A darling of designers and consumers alike, it’s a blue and white semi quartzite or a very hard marble, with a rich color that makes it appear as a super exotic with a lot of value. An additional advantage is that it is sold through Tab’s authorized distributors only, creating a boutique exclusivity for the stone. The material is suitable for countertops, bathrooms, bar tops, walls and even flooring. The color and appearance is stunning, pricing is very reasonable and not everyone has it.
![Vintage from World Rocks](/ext/resources/Issues/2018/08-August/SW0818_Stones_07WorldRocks_Vintage.jpg)
Vintage from World Rocks is a unique new granite out of India made up of a blend of taupe, white and gray shades with large feldspars.