“Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation a synonym in the field of handicrafts with ‘Cauvery’ is century-old tradition which established as a registered corporate body in the year 1964. The Corporation is known for its patronage to the artisans of Karnataka. Various National and State Awards bestowed on artisans from Karnataka are demonstrative of efforts of Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation.

It patronises art through 13 Craft Complexes, 10 Emporiums and has 2800 empanelled artisans. The Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation can take credit of the increased profit in the year 2016-17 over previous year.

The effort to strengthen handicrafts movement has driven the Corporation to open the Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation emporiums in other parts of the world. Soon, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation will be a Global existence, a rare achievement for the Corporation. Two new emporiums in Mysore will soon come in existence to cater the need of tourists coming from different parts of the world to Mysore and also to generate the growth of handicrafts in Karnataka. We have started new efforts in the e-commerce activities by strengthening our online purchase system and also bringing 600 more products on board.

Our motto ‘Cauvery to golden heights’ is the guiding mandate in our all activities.”