On your sojourn to Karnataka, make it a point to procure at least some of the mesmerizing
souvenirs that this majestic state has to offer. Karnataka has been dowered with the reputation of housing many spectacular artisans who create truly mind-boggling
souvenirs from their imagination that will captivate you in a state of trance.
Some of the gorgeous
souvenirs that can be secured from the marvelous markets and malls of Karnataka are mentioned below:-
- Mysore Silks - Various articles made from glistening silk can be purchased from the cities of Bangalore and Mysore that are considered to be the most veteran manufacturers of silk products. The saree made from the finest quality gleaming silk are one of the many specialties of this venue.
- Carvings made from Sandalwood and Wood - For decades Karnataka has been housing skilled artisans like the Gudiyar family who reside in Shimoga who manufacture some spectacular pieces of art like beads, pendants, dinner gongs, boxes, crooked tables, figures from mythology, designed trays, caskets and many more marvels.
- Carvings made from Rosewood - These souvenirs have been lavishly used to decorate the walls and roofs of coveted temples and can potentially glorify your home as well.
- Bidriware from Bidar - This souvenir from Karnataka is a variation of a kind of an alloy work that includes metals like zinc, tin, etc, to create hookahs, bowls, stands meant for pens, devices for opening letters, boxes of all shapes and sizes and many more.
- Gokak Toys - These are souvenirs meant for the kids and mainly include palanquins, cradles, idols of Gods, masks and many more. They are a creation of the the adept artists inhabiting Belgaum district.
Other souvenirs include Bijapur hand looms, metallic lamps, jewelery from Lambani, inlay art pieces and many more.