Handmade in India

An upright coracle showing the bamboo construction and waterproofing on its base. A coracle is a tw layered bamboo structure covered with leather or
leaves to make it waterproof.
Subclusters of
MYSORE
Kodagu district:
Madikeri
Mysore district:
Mysore
Chamrajnagar
district:
Chamrajnagar
Mandya district:
Mandya
Nagamangala
Crafts of MYSORE
Sandalwood carving
Rosewood inlay
Soapstone carving
Mysore painting
Ganjifa cards
Metal casting
Sheet metal
embossing
Terracotta
Tibetan carpets
RESOURCES
Craft Raw Materials Sources
Sandalwood
carving
Rosewood
carving
Soapstone
carving
Mysore
painting
Ganjifa cards
Sandalwood
Rosewood
Soapstone
Semi precious
stones
White lime
Cloth, Leather,
Palm leaf,
Sandalwood,
Paper
Government
timber depot
Karnataka &
Kerala
Heggada
Devarayana
Kote
Jaipur &
Bangalore
Locally
available
Locally
available
Metal casting Metal sheets Mysore,
Bangalore
Sheet Metal
embossing
Silver, Bronze,
Gold
Mandya,
Mysore,
Bangalore
Terracotta Clay River Laxman
Tibetan
carpets
Wool, Cotton
Mysore
Seen here as garlands made by women using thin
layers and sandalwood shavings. India has over 70
varieties of fragrant sandalwood and Karnataka
accounts for 70% of the country`s production of
sandalwood trees. Mysore produces sandalwood oil.
The inner wood is used for carving idols, and
powder made from its bark forms an important raw
material for incense sticks and cosmetic products.
Being a protected tree, its felling is regulated by the
government.
Mysore district is situated in the water shed of the River Kaveri surrounded
by hills from north to south. It is known as the `City of Palaces`. The
Wodeyars ruled from 1399 until Independence, except for the 38-year rule
of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan in the 18th century. It had witnessed the
reigns of the Chalukya, Cholas, Hoysala and Yadu dynasties who build
many temples. Under their patronage Mysore became the cultural capital of
the south. Till the emergence of Raja Wodeyar in 1578 AD, Mysore was a
small feudatory kingdom under the Vijayanagara empire. Raja Wodeyar
ascended the throne at Srirangapattana in 1610 AD, and inaugrated the
Dasara festivities which are still celebrated with great pomp. Mysore is a
city of palaces, gardens, tree lined avenues, sacred temples and cultural
institutions. The Krishnarajasagar Dam is an engineering marvel designed
by Sir M. Vishveshwaraiah. Mysore is a synonymous with sandalwood,
silks, incense and fine ivory inlay in rosewood. It is also the home of many
well regarding musicians and artists.Many crafts like traditional gesso
painting, ganjifa cards and sandalwood carving were patronized b the
Wodeyars. Kodagu or Coorg district in he Western ghats was an
independent state until it was incorporated into Karnataka in 1956. It
accounts for the majority of coffee exports from the state. Kodavas, the
people of Kodagu, are a distinct ethnic group who are proud of their marital
origins. One of the most important Jain sites is the colossal monolithic
statue of Gomateshwara, in Shravanabelagola which has been an inspiration
for stone carving. Nagamangala near Mandya is famous for metal casting.
ACCESS
Mysore is well connected by road and rail to all the major towns. The
nearest airport is in Bangalore 139 km.
1. Attaching the rungs ofr a ladder made of bamboo.
2. Craftsperson giving the final touches to the sandalwood figurines.