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Known as the city of palaces, Mysore bears testimony of true craftsmanship and age-old culture and traditions. The famous travel destination of Mysore is very popular amongst shaopaholics because of the wide range of items available for sale. The compulsive shoppers will definitely be spoilt for choices when on a tour to Mysore. Apart from silk sarees the city of Mysore is also famous for handicrafts. The beautiful handicrafts in Mysore speak of its rich cultural heritage and tradition. They help us to connect with the age old traditions. The Sandalwood and Rosewood items in Mysore are intricately designed and have got a unique aesthetic appeal. Description of Sandalwood and Rosewood items in Mysore- The forests in Mysore are famous for sandalwood and rosewood cultivation. Therefore it's no wonder why Mysore is full of various sandalwood and rosewood art works. Figures of Gods and Goddesses as well as elephants of different sizes and shapes are carved out of sandalwood. Mysore is also home to a number of Sandalwood oil factories which extracts oil from the sandalwood. The various rose wood products in Mysore are also intricately designed. Coffee tables, office accessories, jars, boxes and other furniture are carved out of both rose wood and sandal wood. Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium of the Karnataka Handicrafts Development Corporation is perhaps the best place to buy the different Sandalwood and Rosewood items in Mysore. Previously in Mysore the deities were carved out of Sandalwood. But now Mysore is famous for boxes made out of pure sandalwood .The sandalwood boxes are made out of the srigandha variety of sandalwood. They have a typical fragrance of its own. Intricately designed large sandalwood boxes depicting mythological scenes flood the markets of Mysore. So when on a trip to Mysore do not forget to bring home some of the beautiful Sandalwood and Rosewood items of Mysore.
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