Onyx, Marble & Stone Décor made in Pakistan

This family covers onyx and marble vases, bowls, coasters, chess sets, kitchenware, carvings and stone furniture. Karachi workshops turn Balochistan onyx and northern marble into décor, and Taxila carvers make Gandhara-style stone sculpture. The pieces are heavy but can sell well.

176product types
23main categories
4provinces

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In simple words

Who buys it, and where to start

Gift shoppers, home décor buyers, interior designers and hotels buy these. They like real natural stone with hand carving and polishing.

Good first products

Marble coasters: They are small and flat, ship more cheaply than most stone and can be engraved for weddings.
Ring dishes: Small ring dishes ship cheaply and sell as bridesmaid gifts.
Onyx bangles: Chunky green onyx bangles from Chagai stone are light for this family.

Be careful with

Tables, basins and garden stone are very heavy; leave them to wholesale (selling in bulk to shops) by container.
Never sell Gandhara-style sculptures as antiques; label them clearly as modern replicas.
Stone breaks easily in transit, so poor packing can wipe out your profit.

Quick facts

Made in: Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Product types: 176 in 23 categories
Types with extra rules: 35 of 176
Best places to sell: Etsy, Amazon, Shopify, eBay, B2B

In pictures

See the products

Some photos show similar products made elsewhere, to help you recognise them. Credits at the bottom of the page.

The full list

All 176 types of onyx, marble & stone décor

Each product type below is a possible niche. Make it yours by adding one buyer and one angle, for example “biker jackets for women riders, made to measure”. ⚠ means extra rules apply.

Main category	Types and styles	Made in
Vases & Urns	Onyx vases, Marble vases, Bud vases, Urns, Cremation urns, Pot-pourri jars	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Bowls & Dishes	Fruit bowls, Trinket dishes, Ring dishes, Soap dishes, Fluted bowls, Pedestal bowls	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Trays & Platters	Serving trays, Cheese boards, Vanity trays, Marble platters, Inlay trays	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Coasters	Marble coasters, Onyx coasters, Inlay coasters, Gold-edged coasters, Coaster sets with holder	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Games Sets	Onyx chess sets, Marble chess boards, Backgammon sets, Tic-tac-toe sets, Checkers sets, Solitaire boards	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Candle Holders & Lighting	Candle holders, Tealight holders, Onyx table lamps^⚠, Onyx lamp shades^⚠, Backlit onyx panels, Votives	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Mortar & Pestle	Marble mortar & pestle, Granite mortar, Onyx mortar, Large kitchen mortars, Mini spice grinders	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Kitchenware	Rolling boards, Rolling pins, Utensil holders, Salt & pepper pots, Chopping boards, Spoon rests, Butter dishes	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Bathroom Sets	Soap dispensers, Toothbrush holders, Tumblers, Bath accessory sets, Cotton jars	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Tiles & Inlay (Pietra Dura)	Pietra dura table tops, Inlay panels, Mosaic tiles, Medallions, Inlay boxes, Marble wall art	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Sculptures (Gandhara Style)	Buddha statues, Buddha heads, Gandhara relief panels, Stone deities, Animal figurines, Abstract sculptures	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Prayer & Spiritual Items	Onyx tasbeeh, Marble tasbeeh, Stone prayer beads, Mala beads, Incense holders, Meditation stones	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Gifts & Desk Items	Paperweights, Pen holders, Bookends, Desk clocks, Photo frames, Eggs & spheres	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Garden Stone	Stone planters, Bird baths, Garden lanterns, Stepping stones, Water features, Garden statues, Decorative marble chips, Landscaping gravel^⚠, Limestone garden pebbles, Crushed stone aggregate bags^⚠, Marble stepping slabs^⚠, White marble pebbles, Aquarium & terrarium gravel^⚠	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Animal & Decorative Figures	Onyx elephants, Turtles, Owls, Fruit sets, Stone eggs, Onyx grape clusters, Onyx stone fruit sets, Onyx pears and apples^⚠, Marble mushroom figurines	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Building Stone: Slabs & Tiles	Marble slabs^⚠, Marble floor tiles^⚠, Polished marble tiles^⚠, Granite slabs^⚠, Onyx slabs^⚠, Limestone pavers^⚠, Marble mosaic tiles^⚠, Soapstone carvings^⚠, Terrazzo chips^⚠, Marble window sills^⚠, Tumbled marble pavers^⚠, Zard (yellow) onyx slabs^⚠, Jade-green onyx slabs^⚠, Pink onyx tiles^⚠, Brown banded onyx^⚠, Onyx wash basins & sinks^⚠, Onyx mosaic tiles^⚠, Rough onyx blocks (B2B)^⚠, Onyx jalli screens^⚠, Black marble tiles^⚠, Green marble tiles^⚠, Mullagori marble slabs^⚠, Swat yellow marble^⚠, White marble slabs^⚠, Granite kitchen countertops^⚠, Slate wall cladding^⚠, Sandstone pavers^⚠	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Soapstone Carvings & Ware	Soapstone carved figurines, Soapstone bowls, Soapstone incense holders, Soapstone cooking pots, Soapstone whisky stones, Soapstone carving kits, Soapstone coasters, Soapstone tealight holders	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Pebble Mosaic & Stone Art	Pebble mosaic wall art, Black-and-white pebble tiles, Gulkari stone inlay panels, Pebble mosaic coasters, River-stone garden mosaics, Painted stone art, Stone name plaques	Karachi, Chagai, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Taxila, Peshawar, Dalbandin (Chagai), Ghalanai, Parachinar, Charsadda, Jamshoro, Thano Bula Khan
Carved Schist & Slate (Hazara Chitarkari)	Carved schist house plaques, Carved door surrounds, Carved window jalis, Schist lintels, Carved slate name signs, Schist garden panels, Carved fireplace surrounds, Hand-carved stone reliefs	Haripur, Taxila
Memorials & Headstones	Marble headstones, Granite headstones, Carved schist gravestones, Engraved memorial plaques, Islamic grave markers, Pet memorial stones, Memorial vases, Bench plaques	Karachi, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Haripur
Onyx Bangles & Stone Jewellery	Onyx bangles, Onyx bead bracelets, Onyx pendants, Onyx rings, Marble bead necklaces, Onyx earrings, Stone cufflinks	Chagai, Karachi, Quetta
Stone Furniture & Basins	Onyx side tables, Marble coffee tables, Marble dining tables, Onyx vessel basins, Carved marble sinks, Marble pedestals, Stone console tables, Marble bistro tables	Karachi, Mardan, Buner, Mohmand, Peshawar
Marble Kitchen Countertop Sets	Marble salt cellars with lid, Marble spice jars^⚠, Marble sugar bowls, Marble towel holders, Marble utensil holders, Marble soap dishes	Karachi, Mardan, Buner

Ideas to sell

5 product ideas to research

Custom-carved schist house-name plaques by Haripur chitarkari carvers
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Haripur · Haripur has a centuries-old schist carving tradition that is close to dying out
Engraved black granite pet memorial stones with Arabic or English text
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Karachi · Karachi and Buner stone units engrave cheaply and fast
Green onyx chunky bangles for minimalist jewellery buyers
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Chagai · Chagai onyx is cut into bangles locally
Carved marble vessel basins for boutique hotel fit-outs
Sell on: B2B · Made in: Karachi · Karachi and Peshawar marble units carve basins at container scale
Islamic marble grave markers for Muslim funeral directors abroad
Sell on: B2B · Made in: Mardan · Pakistani carvers know Arabic inscription and Islamic grave forms

Ideas from our November 2026 research. Check demand, costs and rules before you invest.

How to start

First steps

Ask a Karachi onyx workshop for sample coasters and ring dishes.
Pack one sample in a strong box and post it to a friend to test for breakage.
Offer engraved names or dates on coasters as your first custom option.

Check your profit with the calculator

Rules in plain words

What to check

Most stone décor needs no special licence; just name the stone honestly. Items that touch food, like cheese boards and spice jars, should be sealed with a food-safe sealant and may need testing, and onyx lamps need electrical safety marks. Replica sculptures must never be sold as antiquities.

Some items are heavy, bulky or perishable. Sell them wholesale (in bulk to shops), not as single parcels. (31 product types)
Anything with a plug or bulb needs electrical safety marks (such as UL, CE or UKCA) for the country you sell to. (2 product types)
Fresh fruit, plants and seeds need a plant-health certificate to cross borders. (1 product types)
Food, cosmetics and supplements: they need proper labels, and often lab tests or registration. (1 product types)

This is a summary, not legal advice. See the compliance checklist.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is stone too heavy to sell online?

Big pieces are, but small items like coasters, ring dishes, bangles and chess sets can work. Weigh every packed item and check the shipping cost before you list it.

What is pietra dura?

It is a Mughal-style craft where small cut stones are set into marble to make a picture. Table tops and panels sell to luxury interiors, mostly as large custom orders.

How do I stop breakage?

Wrap each piece well, use strong boxes and fill every gap. Test-pack a sample and send it before you sell many.

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