Swatch from the Akrruthi 2026 catalogue. Move over the image to see the veining up close. Every slab varies; you choose your own slabs at the store or on a video call.
Illustration: this swatch mirrored, to show how two consecutive slabs open like a book. Whether a lot allows book-matching is confirmed at the viewing.
Alaska Red Granite
Granite
- Origin
- India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan)
- Thickness
- 18 mm
- Upkeep
- Low
Alaska Red is a red granite from North India. Appearance: red-orange ground with grey and black patches. Common uses: kitchen counters, staircases, flooring. Outdoors, use a rough or leather finish, because polished granite is slippery when wet.
Alaska Red at a glance
| Type | Granite |
|---|---|
| Origin | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) |
| Colour | Red (red and pink stones) |
| Look | Red-orange ground with grey and black patches |
| Thickness | 18 mm |
| Finishes this stone can take | Polished, Honed, Leather, Antique, Rough (flamed) |
| Maintenance | Maintenance is low. Hard and stain-resistant. Seal light colours against oil. |
Finishes listed are those this stone can take, not stock. Check availability for the finish you want.
Best for
- Kitchen counters
- Staircases
- Flooring
- Exteriors
- Commercial floors
Avoid in
- Polished finish on outdoor steps and ramps (use rough or leather finish there)
Will Alaska Red work in my room?
Choose a room for a straight answer.
Yes, Alaska Red suits flooring.
It is one of the uses this stone is suited to. See it on a full slab before you decide how the veining should fall.
All stones for flooringYes, Alaska Red suits kitchen countertops.
It is one of the uses this stone is suited to. See it on a full slab before you decide how the veining should fall.
All stones for kitchen countertopsYes, Alaska Red suits bathrooms.
It is one of the uses this stone is suited to. See it on a full slab before you decide how the veining should fall.
All stones for bathroomsYes, Alaska Red suits staircases.
It is one of the uses this stone is suited to. See it on a full slab before you decide how the veining should fall.
All stones for staircasesYes, Alaska Red suits wall cladding.
It is one of the uses this stone is suited to. See it on a full slab before you decide how the veining should fall.
All stones for wall claddingYes, Alaska Red suits outdoor and paving.
It is one of the uses this stone is suited to. See it on a full slab before you decide how the veining should fall.
All stones for outdoor and pavingWe would not use Alaska Red for backlit features.
It is not suited to this use. If you love the look, these stones suit backlit features:
All stones for backlit features
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Where to see Alaska Red
Akrruthi, Jigani
Granite and Indian Marble
St No 12/1, Begihalli Village, Anekal Hobli, Jigani, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560083Opening hours: please call before you visit.
Questions about Alaska Red
Where is Alaska Red from?
Alaska Red comes from India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan). This is the usual source for stone sold under this name; we confirm the source of each lot when you enquire. Akrruthi sells every stone under its true origin.
Is Alaska Red good for kitchen countertops?
Yes. Alaska Red suits a kitchen counter. Maintenance is low. Hard and stain-resistant. Seal light colours against oil.
Which finish is best for Alaska Red?
Alaska Red can take these finishes: polished, honed, leather, antique and rough (flamed). It is most often sold polished. Polished shows colour and pattern most strongly; honed and textured finishes are matt and give more grip. Ask which finish is available in the lot you choose.
How do I clean and maintain Alaska Red?
Maintenance is low. Hard and stain-resistant. Seal light colours against oil. Avoid acidic and bleach-based cleaners on natural stone.