Traditional Handicrafts of North KarnatakaCrafting Heritage: Vijayapura’s Handicraft Artisans and their Timeless Traditions
North Karnataka is home to several traditional handicraft forms that have been practiced for centuries. The region’s handicraft heritage includes bidriware metalwork, terracotta pottery, and handloom textiles. According to Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation, bidriware is a metal craft involving zinc alloy inlaid with silver designs through an eight-stage process including casting, smoothing, designing, engraving,…