Among various Indian States producing high quality handicrafts, Karnataka stands as leader.
Karnataka has a rich tradition of exquisite craftsmanship. Major crafts practiced are sandal wood, rose wood furniture, inlay and carvings, bronze statues, bidriware, lacquerware, batiks and home decore products


Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd., was established by Government of Karnataka in 1964 with the objective of preserving and nurturing the handicrafts of the State and help in improving the economic conditions of the artisans.


Quality & Infrastructure
The Corporation has been promoting handicrafts of the state through number of retail outlets popularised by the name of 'Cauvery', Karnataka State Arts & Crafts Emporium all over India 'Cauvery' has acquired unique brand image for its products which is synonymous with highest quality at competitive prices.

Craftsmen endowed with high skill levels entirely devoted to producing quality handicrafts are part of 13 craft complexes spread across the state which provide facilities in terms of raw materials, living cum worksheds, common facilities centre, design input and marketing support.


Clients
'Cauvery' caters to individual customers as well as corporate requirements in and out side the country.

Corporation is also exporting its merchandise to most of the developed countries and in particular to USA, Europe, Canada, Australia and Japan.

Retail outlets are located in major cities prominently in Bangalore, Mysore, New Delhi, Kolkata, Secunderabad and Chennai.

Here in this unsurpassed designed gallery, artful home decorating and gift ideas abound, from rose wood and sandal wood furniture and statues to beautiful accents for the artful home.

Rose Wood Furniture & Artifacts
The meticulous process of carving on rich dark rose wood is a traditional craft of Karnataka. Practiced mainly in the royal city of Mysore, it was encouraged by the erstwhile Maharajas.

Sandal Wood Handicrafts
Sandal wood is native to the deciduous forests of Karnataka. Intricate carving in sandal wood has been practiced in Karnataka for over 1000 years. This expert skill handed down for generations, is concentrated in the Uttara Kannada and Bangalore districts of Karnataka.

Perfumery & Incense Sticks
Karnataka is renowned for sandalwood agarbathis and doops. Cauvery has now introduced agarbathis in various natural fragrances.


Home Decor Products
Navalgund is a tiny hamlet in Dharwar District of North Karnataka. It is famous for its colorful cotton durries woven on handlooms by local weavers, mainly women. The designs and color combinations are unique to this region.

Bronze Icons
Bronze sculpting is an ancient art pursued in many parts of South India. But the bronzes of Karnataka differ from others in that they are more ornate. Done in the Hoysala style these bronzes are inspired by the temple friezes.

Bidriware
Bidriware is a craft exclusive to Bidar, the 16th century capital town of the Bahamani Sultanate. Pretty designs are engraved on it with a growing chisel. Thereafter it is inlaid with pure silver wire which is then polished with a buffing machine. The zinc alloy turns a lustrous black so that the inlaid silver contrasts stunningly with the dark background.


Shivani Wood, Teak & Other Wood Crafts
The intricate work of sandalwood carving is also reproduced in shivani and other woods.
Lacquerware Toys & Utility Items
Lacquer ware is made from a light wood which is soft and well suited to the turning machine. The wood is turned on the lathe to different shapes. While the wood is rotating on the lathe, lac in the form of sticks in a variety of colors is held against the turning wood.




http://www.cauverycrafts.com/index.html