State of Karnataka, India
Karnataka is a state in South West India. Karnataka is the eigth largest state by size and ninth largest state by population. Bidriware is one of the rare handicrafts of Karnataka innovated by the Karnataka craftsmen. Bidar in north Karnataka is famous for this exquisite craftwork called Bidriware which is made of metal plates. Wood carving is an ancient and very popular craft of Karnataka. The temples of the state and their architecture showcase the most impressive works of wood in Karnataka. Sandalwood Craft is used to produce beautiful art pieces include images of lord Krishna, lamp shades, trays, jewel boxes, decorative articles, combs and walking sticks and so on. Another very known and most heard about craft of Karnataka is the Mysore Silk. There is no doubt that Mysore Paintings are the most popular and one of the most oldest form of art preset in Karnataka. These paintings are still made in the same form as they were being made in the ancient period. Mysore in Karnataka is famous for its silk weaving industry. Leather crafting in which artisans make leather lamphades and other decoration hangings, these are beautiful lamshade hand painted lampshade and other decorated figures for home decorations, made of goat leather skin. strippling by thin pin andpainted by beautiful colours.