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The state of Karnataka in South India, is known all over the world, for its handicraft industry and its unique, traditional masterpieces, made from a variety of materials, like Rosewood, Shivaniwood, Sandalwood etc with intricate traditional designs and time-tested techniques.
The dense dark forests of Karnataka, rich in flora and fauna, have been an inspiration for a variety of handicrafts, since centuries. The Sandalwood, Rosewood & Shivaniwood, grown in abundance in Karnataka, have led to the ageless legacy of exquisite Sandalwood carvings and intricate Rosewood inlay work. Age-old traditions have been kept alive, since time immemorial, by passing on jealously guarded techniques from generation to generation of Master Craftsmen. However, the onslaught of modernization has sidelined these brilliant craftsmen due to their lack of exposure to the changes of modern times.