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Granite lathe and shaping works / Chennai / Since 1987

Any granite.
Any form.

We cut, turn and hand-finish granite into columns, balusters, monuments and one-off pieces for clients in India and abroad.

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Granite forms we turn and shape

Stone

Who we work with

  • Architects
  • Landscape architects
  • Builders
  • Hotels
  • Temples
  • Monument exporters
  • Monument undertakers
  • Cemeteries

Why Universal Granites

Eight granites, and more on request.

We source the stone ourselves. If your design needs a particular colour, send us a sample and we will match it.

Swatches are representative. Colour and pattern vary from lot to lot, so ask us for samples before you decide.

  • Jet Black

  • Regal Black

  • Steel Grey

  • Sira Grey

  • Tan Brown

  • India Red

  • Ruby Red

  • Vizag Blue

From raw block to finished piece.

Six stages, the same on every commission, whether it is one piece or a long run of matched balusters.

  1. Hand drafting a technical drawing with pencil and ruler

    Drawing

    We study your drawings or sketch, confirm dimensions and tolerances, and agree stone, finish and timeline before any cutting begins.

  2. Terraced granite quarry face

    Block selection

    Blocks are chosen for colour, grain and soundness. We source the granite, or colour-match a sample you send.

  3. Cutting saw throwing sparks in a workshop

    Primary cutting

    The block is cut close to its final envelope, leaving material for the lathe and the hand.

  4. Close view of a turned stone sphere

    Lathe turning

    Round forms are turned on our granite lathes, our specialty since 1987: columns, balusters, monuments, spheres and urns.

  5. Polished salt and pepper granite surface

    Finishing and checking

    Profiling and polishing by hand. Every piece is checked physically for cracks and dull polish before it is packed.

  6. Shipping containers stacked at a port, seen from above

    Crating and shipping

    Wrapped in EPE foam and stretch film, then packed in a wooden crate, whether the site is in Chennai or overseas.

Fifteen people. Some here for twenty years.

Our craftsmen stay. Several have been with us for 15 to 20 years, and we keep training the whole team in the best skills and practice and updating our techniques.

Team
15
Longest serving
15-20years
  1. 1The pieceChecked by hand for cracks and dull polish
  2. 2EPE foamCushions every edge and curve
  3. 3Stretch filmHolds the wrap tight and clean
  4. 4Wooden crateBuilt to take the journey

Selected projects

Public landmarks, temples and commercial spaces across India, and commissions in Riyadh, Germany and the USA.

All projects
  1. 01Dr Ambedkar Eco ParkPublic / Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
  2. 02RMZ Food CourtCommercial
  3. 03Hiranandani Nathwara TempleReligious
  4. 04ESI College and Medical CentrePublic / Gulbarga, Karnataka
  5. 05Sikh GurudwaraReligious / Ludhiana, Punjab

Turning granite since 1987.

Universal Granites began in Chennai making monuments and vases for Holland and Canada. Round, turned forms are still the core of the work.

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13
Projects delivered
10 in India, 3 abroad
10 m
Tallest piece
Hollow column, Lucknow
3
Overseas projects
Riyadh, Germany, USA
None
Minimum order
One piece or a full run

Revision history

  1. A1987

    Founded in Chennai. Japanese-style monuments and vases made for customers in Holland and Canada.

  2. BSince

    Grown into columns, balusters, monuments and architectural pieces for architects, builders, temples and landscape architects.

  3. CToday

    Among the first names buyers call for columns, balusters and monuments. Work delivered from Lucknow to Riyadh.

  4. DNext 5 years

    Adding CNC machines for more accuracy and speed.

Frequently asked questions

General notes

  1. Which granites do you work with?

    Jet Black, Regal Black, Steel Grey, Sira Grey, Tan Brown, India Red, Ruby Red, Vizag Blue and more. We source the stone, or you can send a sample for us to colour-match.

  2. What can you make?

    Columns, balusters, monuments, spheres, urns, basins and fountains, turned or cut to your drawing. Round and turned forms are our specialty.

  3. Do you make idols or statues?

    No. We do not carve idols or statues. Our work is turned and architectural stone.

  4. Is there a minimum order?

    No. We take a single piece as readily as a full run of matched balusters or columns.

  5. Do you ship outside India?

    Yes. Every piece is checked by hand, wrapped in EPE foam and stretch film, and packed in a wooden crate. We have delivered to Riyadh, Germany and the USA.

  6. Who do you usually work with?

    Architects, landscape architects, builders, hotels, temples, monument exporters, monument undertakers and cemeteries.

  7. How do I start a commission?

    Send drawings, photos or a sketch with sizes and quantities. We reply with feasibility, stone options and a quote.

  8. Where is your workshop?

    Attapalayam Village, Orakkadu, Sholavaram, Chennai 600067, Tamil Nadu, India. Please call ahead before you visit.

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Bring us the piece others turn down.

Send drawings, sizes and quantities. We reply with feasibility, stone options and a quote.

WhatsApp+91 98410 49752
Telephone+91 98410 49752+91 92821 12752
Emailuniversalgranites@gmail.comWorkshopAttapalayam Village, Gnayaru Panchayat, Orakkadu Post, Sholavaram, Chennai 600067, Tamil Nadu, India
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