Shopping & Handicrafts

Major Shopping Destinations

Bangalore

• MG Road, Commercial Street, Brigade Road – mix of traditional and modern.
• Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium (Government outlet).
• Local crafts: Rosewood inlay, silk saris, Channapatna toys.

 Mysore

• Devaraja Market – spices, flowers, sandalwood oil.
• Government Silk Weaving Factory.
• Ideal for Mysore silk, sandalwood items, incense, Mysore paintings.

 Coastal Karnataka (Udupi, Mangalore)

• Seashell crafts, coconut shell items, Yakshagana masks.

 Bidar

• Exclusive for Bidriware items.
• Handicraft shops and artisan houses near Bidar Fort.