Shopping & Handicrafts

Government Support & Institutions

• Cauvery Emporium: Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation (KSHDC) runs Cauvery outlets across the state.
• Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation (KHDC): Promotes weavers and silk products.
• Crafts Fairs: Regular exhibitions and melas like Chitra Santhe, Kala Madhyam, and Karnataka Chitra Kala Parishath.
• Skill Training: Artisan development programs and GI certification support.
• Export Promotion: Many crafts, especially Bidriware and Mysore silk, are exported.