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the years Bangalore has become one of the incredible
shopping destinations in Asia with sprawling
malls offering almost global brands and exclusive
outlets offering Karnataka's traditional silks,
sandalwood and rosewood carvings, exquisite
handicrafts, potteries etc. You have wide choice
to buy in sandalwood sculptures, agarbattis
(incense sticks,) perfumes, sandalwood oil,
and other small gifts like pens, letter openers,
metal lamps, wood carvings, and inlay work.
Karnataka's rich cultural heritage is reflected
in each product which is crafted by skilled,
dedicated artisans who are devoted to keeping
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Rosewood carvings
An ancient craft of Mysore that has found rich expression
on the doors and ceilings of temples and monuments
built under the patronage of various ruling dynasties.
Metalware
Metalware has evolved into a unique art form, both
in the shape of metal casting as well as the embossing
of designs on sheet metal. The temple town of Udupi
is famous for its small images and ritual objects,
while Karkala, an ancient Jain centre, is well known
for its Jain icons. Household articles made of bell
metal are commonly found in Mangalore; Nagamangala
near Mysore is famous for bronze casting. The other
centres of metal craft are Bangalore, Shivarapatna,
Kundapur, Shravanabelagola, and Bidar. Motifs are
often taken from temple friezes. Images of gods
and goddesses are amongst the more ornate metalware
items available.
Mysore silks
Bangalore and Mysore are reputed for their shimmering
silks. Woven in a unique assortment of rich colours,
produced in a multitude of varieties, and interwoven
with delicate gold threads, Karnataka's legendary
silk sarees have become an integral part of the
Kannada culture and tradition.
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Wood
carvings sandalwood carvings
For hundreds of years, Karnataka has been the
home of sandalwood. The range of products and
designs is varied. The Gudigar families of Shimoga,
Uttara Kannada, and Mysore districts specialise
in this craft. Shoppers can carry home beads,
pendants, carved tables, screens, dinner gongs,
boxes, caskets, mythological figures, a host
of stationery items, trays, decorative panels
with intricate scenes carved on them, and even
tiny bookmarks crafted from this delicately
scented wood. Inlaid furniture, and sandalwood
carvings are a favourite with affluent tourists. |
Mysore Paintings
Traditional Mysore paintings with their bright vegetable-dye
colours and lustrous gold leaves are a connoisseur's
delight.
Bijapur sarees, jewellery and handlooms
Handlooms from Guledgudda (Khancholi,) handwoven
Ilkal sarees, clay toys, Kinnala Paintings, and
Lambani jewellery are specialities of North Karnataka.
Gokak toys
Bright, colourful replicas of vegetables and fruits,
images of deities, cradles, toys, masks, and palanquins
are available at Gokak in Belgaum District. Exquisite
pottery, and gold and silver jewellery are also
available.
Bidar Bidriware
Bidar in North Karnataka is a famous centre for
Bidriware, a well-developed craft that involves
the use of metal plate on an alloy made of zinc,
copper, tin, and lead. Finely crafted hookahs, goblets,
paan boxes, bowls, plates, pen holders, letter openers,
and bangles exquisitely embellished with interwoven
vines and floral patterns are a treat to the eye.
The effect of the delicate silver filigree against
the metallic ebony background is striking.
Embroidery
Kasuti, a form of embroidery practised especially
in Dharwad and Hubli districts, is known for
its intricate and stunning workmanship. Four
kinds of stitches are commonly used in Kasuti,
and the designs are many and intricate. They
are influenced by the architectural patterns
of temples and are symbolic of rituals and
life around temples. The other style of embroidery
is the Banjara style, popularised in Sandur.
Pottery
Ramanagaram, near Bangalore and Belgaum district,
is Karnataka's traditional centre for terracotta,specialising
primarily in the production of utility objects
with a strong artistic touch. Pots of different
sizes and shapes, wall panels, folk images
of gods and goddesses, and animal motifs are
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North Karnataka Crafts
Cushion covers, bedspreads, quilts, dinner mats,
and bags; accessories such as spectacle cases, pouches
and purses; traditional garments; ornaments made
from dyed and block printed fabric; mirrors, beads,
and traditional jewellery; and Lambani crafts can
be found in Bijapur, Sandur, and Gulbarga in North
Karnataka.
Channapatna lacquerware
Channapatna, a small hamlet 46km from Bangalore
on the Mysore highway, excels in lacquerware, a
craft practised today by over 3000 local craftspersons.
Lacquerware products include brightly coloured wooden
toys, door curtains, powder boxes, and napkin rings,
besides a range of distinctive jewellery.
Madikeri Honey
Karnataka's finest honey comes from Bhagamandala,
30km from Madikeri, where some of Kodagu's best
apiaries are located. Virajpet is also known for
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| Silks: |
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| Aanchal
Silks
Shop No. 65,
Bluemoon Complex,
M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25589847, 25091288
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Karishma
Silks
No. 45,
M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25581606, 25325315
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Mysore
Silk Emporium
K G Road
Tel: 080-2262077
Mysore Silk Udyog
Jayanagar,
4th Block,
Bangalore - 560 011
Tel: 080-26347998
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| Ajanta Silk
Palace
Quadrant Road,
Shivaji Nagar,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25303201 |
Karnataka
Silks
#69, Al Ameen Towers,
Hosur Road,
Bangalore - 560 027
Tel: 080-22236833, 22236844
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Nalli Silks
Arcade
No. 21/24,
M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25583178, 25583179
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| Deepam Silk
# 67, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25588760 |
Kumidhini
Silks
Prestige Centrepoint,
Cunningham Road,
Bangalore - 560 052
Tel: 080-22262354
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Nataraj Silks
& Sarees
No. 105,
C D Street,
Bangalore - 560 002
Tel: 080-22210362
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| Gokal's Silk
and Sarees
Santhosh Cinema Complex,
Kempegowda Road,
Bangalore - 560 009
Tel: 080-22874371, 22259852
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Mega Silk
Udyog
No. 69,
M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25321119
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Prasiddhi
Silks
No. 45/4, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25580433
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| Janardhana
Silk House
F1, Unity Building,
J C Road,
Bangalore - 560 002
Tel: 080-22223969,22237826 |
Mysore Saree
Udyog
No. 294,
1st Floor,
Kamraj Road,
Bangalore - 560 042
Tel: 080-25583255
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Rathi Silks
Batavia Chambers,
1st Floor,
Kumarakrupa Road,
Near Shivanada Circle
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-22267808
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| KSIC Mysore
Silk Showroom
No. 44/45,
Leo Complex,
Residency Cross Road,
Bangalore - 560 025
Tel: 080-25582118
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Mysore Silk
Emporium
No. 47,
BVK Iyengar Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-22250695
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Roopkala
Silks and Sarees
No. 2, D J C Complex,
Corporation Circle,
Bangalore - 560 027
Tel: 080-22220978
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Saboo Collections
Trinity Circle, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25585519, 25597888 |
Sanskruti
No. 146, 1st floor,
1st Cross, 5th Block,
Koramangala,
Bangalore - 560 095
Tel: 080-25503707 |
Saree Paradise
No. 759,
Z Jhingade Market,
Basement Floor, Chikpet,
Bangalore - 560 053
Tel: 080-22205941 |
Shakti Silks
B-Block, Unity Building,
J C Road,
Bangalore - 560 002
Tel: 080-22239983 |
Vasudha Silk House
53/ 1, Quadrant oad,
Shivaji Nagar,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25512761 |
Sudarshan Silks and Sarees
No. 915,
Opposite Rukmini Hall,
Chikpet,
Bangalore - 560 053
Tel: 080-22381046-47, 22873530 |
| Vijayalakshmi
Silks and Sarees
Bluemoon Complex,
M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25587395, 25587900
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| Handicrafts: |
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All
India Handicrafts Emporium
No. 806/1,
New Thippasandra Main Road,
Bangalore - 560 038 |
Cauvery
Arts Emporium
No. 49, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25580317
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Central
Cottage Industries
Emporium
No. 144, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25584083, 4084
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Cottage Arts
Emporium
No. 133, Farah Winsford,
Infantry Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-22865805
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Handicrafts
Corporation
No. 58, M G Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25580466
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Handicrafts
Museum
No. 121, Commercial Street,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25583516
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Mysore Handicrafts
Emporium
Commercial Street,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25586112
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| Coir Products |
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Karnataka
State Coir Development
Corporatiton
VITC Building,
Kasturba Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-22865995
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| Khadi and Handloom |
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Indian
Handlooms
No. 142, commercial Street,
Bangalore - 560 002
Tel: 080 - 22865995
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Priyadarshini
Handloom House
No. 10, BCC Complex,
T B Road,
Bangalore - 560 009
Tel: 080-22269476
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Janatha
Khadi Bhandar
K R Road, Bangalore - 560 002
Tel: 080-26702937
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Khadi and
Handmade Products
S J P Road, Bangalore - 560 006
Tel: 080-22223146
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Khadi Kutir
Airport Road, Murugeshpalya,
Bangalore - 560 027
Tel: 080-25281816
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Khadi Bhandar
No. 142, Dispensary Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Tel: 080-25598911
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