Folk Art of Mysore belong to the rich variety of the traditional folklores and folk arts of Karnataka. The region in and around Mysore has its own traditional forms of art. Both the performing arts like music, dance, drama and puppet shows and the fine arts and sculptures like Gold leaf Painting, wood and stone carving of Mysore are very popular all over India.
The traditional folk arts of Mysore are performed during the festive seasons like Dussera. Some of the popular folk arts that have become integral parts of the Dussera celebrations and processions are:
- Somanakunitha
- Bessu Kamsale
- Yasksghagana
There are different forms of traditional handicrafts in Mysore that are extremely famous throughout India. These are: