Stonemasonry today
Stonemasonry is concerned with working stone for construction, sculpture and landscaping. It has a long history, is one of the oldest crafts of all and has shaped architecture, art and culture around the world.
The craft of stonemasonry began when people started to use their heads and hands with purpose. Stone was the most readily available material at the time, and the first tools were made from it. In the past, stonemasonry was a way of life. Today the focus is on memorials and on designing indoor and outdoor surfaces.
Stonemasonry today
Modern stonemasons work stone using a range of techniques – from traditional handwork to modern machines and tools. The aim of stonemasonry is always to create beautiful and functional products from a natural material.
The craft of stonemasonry also plays an important role in preserving cultural heritage. Traditional techniques are passed down from generation to generation and live on in new works and in the restoration of old monuments and buildings. Modern stonemasons work with many types of stone, such as marble, granite, limestone or slate.
The craft of stonemasonry today places ever greater emphasis on sustainability: local, environmentally friendly materials and the reuse of stone offcuts. This reduces the impact on the environment and encourages responsible use of natural resources.
Marnit stonemasons
Marnit is a family business with over 100 years of tradition in working and installing natural stone. The trade in stone and stone products has shaped our history, and Marnit’s roots go back to the 1870s.
The company was founded in 1991 to carry on the stonemasonry tradition successfully. Today many private customers and businesses place their trust in us. We work with numerous internationally known suppliers of granite, marble, limestone, travertine, sandstone, porphyry, quartzite and slate, and we are in direct contact with quarries all over the world.
We offer a wide choice of raw slabs, paving and tiles made of natural stone. Over 80 varieties are in stock, more than 30,000 m² in total, in thicknesses from 1 to 12 cm. We stand for excellent quality and fair prices for both materials and services.
Our strengths are our long tradition and uncompromising quality, which guide us at every step of the work. Thanks to streamlined processes we offer very competitive prices, so that as many people as possible can afford stone products.
We are happy to give you expert advice on choosing products and services made of natural stone.
Marnit services
At Marnit we offer retail sales of natural stone products, complete stonemasonry work (from measuring and production to installation) and wholesale of semi-finished and finished natural stone products.
Our services cover everything to do with working and selling stone. The focus is on retail sales of natural stone products and on stonemasonry work at every stage: measuring, production and installation. We are also your partner for wholesale of semi-finished and finished products made of Natural stone .
Stonemasonry will continue to develop and remain an important part of craft and artistic culture. With sustainable working methods and modern technology, it will continue to contribute to the beauty and function of our spaces and to preserving heritage and culture.
The craft of stonemasonry is a noble and rare profession. Sadly, it is slowly dying out, because fewer and fewer young people choose this old and fascinating craft.