Rose Wood Carving

The ancient craft of rosewood carving is known for its elaborate rosewood inlay work. The art has been practiced in Mysore for centuries and is said to have enjoyed the patronage of the Mysore Maharajas. Artisans meticulously even out the wood and prepare it for etching the designs. The heavy timber that rosewood is, it’s used extensively in furniture, cabinetry and architectural woodwork as well

Bidriware

In the historical town of Bidar, under the rule of the Bahamani Sultans in the 14th century, a unique metal ware – the Bidriware, originated. On a blackened alloy of zinc, tin, lead and copper, inlaid with thin sheets of pure silver, craftsmen work their magical filigree. All the process of making the Bidriware starting from casting to oxidation is done by hand and therefore it is time consuming and hence costlier too.

Silk Saree

The shimmering silks of Karnataka still have an ardent following. Noted for the rich medley of colours and prints, fine gold threads weave exquisite patterns in the sarees. Mysore is the largest producer of silk in the State. Contributing to about 70% of the total mulberry silk produced in India, Mysore has rightfully earned the epithet, ‘Silk City of India’.

About

Channapatna is a city which is 60 km from the south west banglore and lies on banglore Mysore highway. Channapatna is aslo known as Gombegala Ooru, the toy town of karnataka in the ramnagar district. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI) under the World Trade Organization, administered by the Government of Karnataka.