Removing the earth's rock in the commercial quarries and production facilities located in the regions where we carve is a huge undertaking.   The machinery is amazing, and the size of marble blocks that can be harvested for producing beautiful items is astonishing. The amount of marble available in China is boundless, and the skills necessary to create beautiful carvings has been honed over many centuries. Modern equipment and power tools have made the production of hand-carved statues and other objects both affordable and practical for homes and offices throughout the world.