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Satna's Ancestral Stone Craft Business Fades as Mixers Dominate.
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:07
Satna's Ancestral Stone Craft Business Fades as Mixers Dominate.
- •The ancestral white stone business of Satna's artisans is on the verge of extinction due to the rise of electric mixers.
- •Traditional products like chakki, silbatta, and ludiya are made from Sidhi district's strong white stone, with demand across Madhya Pradesh and other states.
- •Artisans from Satna hand-carve stones in front of the Sidhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra, a primary source of livelihood for many families.
- •These traditional products are affordable, with chakkis starting from 400-500 rupees and silbattas/ludiyas selling for 300-400 rupees.
- •Despite some urban families returning to traditional methods for health awareness, artisans report a significant decline in demand for chakki and silbatta since the advent of modern machines.
Key Questions Answered
Artisans hand-carve traditional items such as chakkis (grinding stones), silbattas (grinding slabs), and ludiyas (pestles) using durable white stone from the Sidhi district.
Chakkis and other similar items generally start at approximately 400 to 500 rupees, whereas silbattas and ludiyas are sold for around 300 to 400 rupees.
The ancestral business is struggling and facing major challenges due to the increasing popularity of electric mixers and modern machines, which have significantly reduced demand.
