General

Paras stone

Soft gray volcanic tuff favored for intricate carving—shows detail but weathers without proactive sealing.

Paras is a workable volcanic tuff sculptors love for crisp ornaments—gates, reliefs, deity statuary.

Ubud luxury entrances lean on paras for floral detail impossible in harder basalts.

Seal and inspect annually; acids from dripping planting beds stain porous surfaces.