Karnataka Bronzeware
Brought from Iran in the 13th century, Bidriware is a 500-year-old Bidar craft featuring pure silver inlay on black zinc-copper alloy. Karnataka GI-20 since 2005.
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Karnataka Handicrafts
500 years of silver inlay, kept alive under the Cauvery name.
Karnataka is known for its handicraft industry and its unique, traditional masterpieces made from a variety of materials using intricate motifs and time-tested as well as modern techniques. The sandalwood and rosewood grown in abundance in Karnataka have led to a legacy of exquisite sandalwood carvings and intricate rosewood inlay work, kept alive by passing skills from generation to generation.
To preserve, develop and promote this craftsmanship, the Government of Karnataka established the Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd (KSHDCL) in 1964. KSHDCL markets the beautiful GI-tagged handicrafts of Karnataka — Channapatna Toys & Dolls, Bidriware, Mysore Rosewood Inlay, Kasuti Embroidery, Sandalwood and more — under the brand name 'Cauvery', through 12 Craft Complexes and showrooms across the country.
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GI-tagged artisan collections from across Karnataka
Bidriware
Brought from Iran in the 13th century, Bidriware is a 500-year-old Bidar craft featuring pure silver inlay on black zinc-copper alloy. Karnataka GI-20 since 2005.
Channapatna Toys & Dolls
Brought from Iran in the 13th century, Bidriware is a 500-year-old Bidar craft featuring pure silver inlay on black zinc-copper alloy. Karnataka GI-20 since 2005.
Designer Products
Brought from Iran in the 13th century, Bidriware is a 500-year-old Bidar craft featuring pure silver inlay on black zinc-copper alloy. Karnataka GI-20 since 2005.
Kasuthi Embroidery
Brought from Iran in the 13th century, Bidriware is a 500-year-old Bidar craft featuring pure silver inlay on black zinc-copper alloy. Karnataka GI-20 since 2005.
Mysore Rosewood Inlay
Brought from Iran in the 13th century, Bidriware is a 500-year-old Bidar craft featuring pure silver inlay on black zinc-copper alloy. Karnataka GI-20 since 2005.
Mysore Traditional Paintings & Ganjifa Cards of Mysore
Brought from Iran in the 13th century, Bidriware is a 500-year-old Bidar craft featuring pure silver inlay on black zinc-copper alloy. Karnataka GI-20 since 2005.
Navalgund Dhurries
Brought from Iran in the 13th century, Bidriware is a 500-year-old Bidar craft featuring pure silver inlay on black zinc-copper alloy. Karnataka GI-20 since 2005.
Sandalwood Carvings
Brought from Iran in the 13th century, Bidriware is a 500-year-old Bidar craft featuring pure silver inlay on black zinc-copper alloy. Karnataka GI-20 since 2005.