SKILLS - ART & CRAFTS

Wood Carving
The craftsmen of Bangalore still follow the age-old techniques for
doing carving, inlay-work, coating, painting, etc. in wood.
The woodcarvings done by them speak magnitudes about their
exquisite craftsmanship.
In fact, the entire state of Karnataka, which abounds in forest
reserves, is known for the art of woodcarving.

Ivory Carving
One of the popular arts and crafts of Bangalore, in fact the whole
of Karnataka, is ivory carving.
The articles carved out of ivory mainly have the images of Gods
and Goddesses as their theme.

Stone Carving
Stone carving also counts amongst the major arts and crafts of
Bengaluru.
Intact, the stone carvers of Karnataka have won numerous awards
at the national as well as international level also.

Sandalwood Craft
The fragrant sandalwood is used to make some of the most
exquisite pieces of art.

Mysore Paintings
The famous Mysore paintings of Karnataka date back to the time
when Ajanta caves were carved.
The exquisite drawings boast of soft lines, smooth edges, dazzling
vegetable colors and gleaming gold leaf.