Cauvery Karnataka State Arts & Craft Emporium, State handicraft museum in Bangalore, India
Cauvery Karnataka State Arts and Craft Emporium is a museum in Bangalore that displays handmade products from artisans throughout Karnataka. The collection includes wooden carvings, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and other traditional handicrafts created by craftspeople across the region.
The institution was established in 1964 by the Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation to protect traditional craft techniques in the region. It was created to support regional artisans and preserve their skills for future generations.
The emporium displays regional specialties like Mysore paintings, Bidriware metalwork, and sandalwood sculptures that originate from different parts of Karnataka. Visitors can explore the various craft traditions in one place and see how local artisans practice their traditional techniques.
Visitors can purchase authentic handmade products at the emporium and pay with international credit cards. Free shipping is available to many locations across India, making shopping convenient for travelers.
Every product in the emporium carries an authenticity certificate guaranteeing it was handcrafted by recognized Karnataka artisans. These certificates allow buyers to be confident they are purchasing genuine traditional works rather than mass-produced items.
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