objective of the corporation is to preserve, develop and promote handicrafts. Government of India and Government of Karnataka are the share holders in the organization.
Karnataka State is richly endowed with widely practiced, accepted and acclaimed crafts since time immemorial. The major crafts are sandalwood carvings, rosewood inlay, channapatna lacquer ware & toys, Mysore traditional paintings, bidri ware, kinhal toys, Navalgund durries, stone carvings, other wood carvings, traditional jewellery, mirror and embroidery, banana fiber, terracotta, bronze icons, Pile carpets and many more
Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited is the pioneer in establishing 13 craft complexes across Karnataka state wherever there is concentration of artisans for various crafts. Common facility centers are also built at these craft complexes for the benefit of artisans.
4544 artisans are registered with the corporation and over 50,000 artisans are indirectly depending upon the corporation for preserving, developing and promoting their craftsmanship. The corporation has provided 1222 living cum work sheds to the eligible and deserving artisans.
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I have attached pictures of the Cauvery Emporium in M.G.Road,Bengaluru. It is situated at the M.G.Road-Brigade Road Junction. It is just few minutes away from the M.G. Road Metro station.
Official website-
click hereAlso at Jayanagara(Bengaluru),Mysuru,New Delhi,Secunderabad,Mangaluru and Hubballi.
So,what are you waiting for?! Pick out an indigenous and authentic product of Karnataka as your souvenir. Worth the cost you shell out.