Arkobkobay Purpul is an elegant Ethiopian marble distinguished by its bright white canvas, offering a clean and sophisticated aesthetic for high-end interior projects. Sourced from the quarries of Ethiopia, this stone typically presents subtle veining or soft grey accents that enhance its natural beauty without overwhelming spatial designs. Its versatile character makes it ideal for bathroom vanities, flooring, wall cladding, and luxury residential applications where a serene atmosphere is desired. Arkobkobay Purpul Marble is suitable for polished, honed, or brushed finishes, allowing architects to tailor the surface texture to specific lighting and usage requirements. At Marmi di Carrara srl, we supply this premium material in blocks, slabs ranging from 2 to 3 cm, and custom cut-to-size pieces, providing high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure confidence in every selection.
Petrographic description
Ethiopian marble featuring a predominantly white background.
Arkobkobay Purpul is a Marble quarried in Ethiopia, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICETMA00030. Its dominant tone is white.
Like every marble, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Arkobkobay Purpul suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Arkobkobay Purpul per m²?
Indicative price from €120/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Arkobkobay Purpul shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
