Cradle of Craft
About Us
Craft & Artisans
Social Impact
Our Story
The story of Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra is the one of preserving India’s traditional crafts & empowering the artisans who sustain them. Rooted in the Sandur region of Karnataka in India the Kendra has become a hub where crafts are celebrated and carried forward, safeguarding the heritage and ensuring that craft continues to inspire, adapt, and find relevance in today’s world.
Sandur Kendra is a registered Society since 1988 and works with over 500 artisans empowering them for over 40 years. It manufactures over 300 unique products such as cane & bamboo furnitures, khadi fabric, sandur lambani embroidered garments, home furnishings, accessaries & jewellery .
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Our People
The Lambani Women, from 12 women in the 1970s at Susheelanagar Thanda to hundreds today, their embroidery tells stories of resilience and heritage.
The Khadi Weavers, continuing the Gandhian legacy, artisans at our KVIC registered institution have been hand-spinning and weaving Khadi since 1991, keeping alive the spirit of self-reliance and simplicity.
The Medar Artisans, traditional bamboo weavers crafting baskets and furniture that carry their ancestral legacy.
The Stone Carvers, inspired by Hampi’s sculptures, they shape stone into divine and decorative forms.
The Natural Dyers & Block Printers, using plant-based dyes and hand-carved blocks, they revive sustainable, time-honoured textile traditions.
Our Craft
Different forms of craft forms are practised such as Sandur Lambani embroidery, khadi, block printing, cane and bamboo furniture and stone carving. Sandur Kendra is a Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) registered institution since 1991.
The fabric is crafted from cotton yarn and enriched with natural dyeing, block printing, and Sandur Lambani embroidery for added value. All the value-added actives are undertaken with in the Kendra.
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Leadership
GI Tag - 134
Guinness World Record
Vision
- Safeguard and promote craft heritage such as Khadi, Lambani embroidery, and natural dye techniques through design innovation and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
- Create sustainable income opportunities for rural craftspeople by improving product quality, design, and access to diverse markets.
- Use craft as a tool to build community, instill pride, and foster a sense of purpose and belonging among artisans.
- Contribute to the growth of cultural industries by positioning indigenous crafts as valuable contributors to the creative economy.
- Develop models that support ecological practices, fair trade principles, and long-term viability of the craft sector.
Mission
Rooted in tradition and guided by a forward looking vision, we strive to create a future where traditional skills such as Khadi weaving, Sandur Lambani embroidery, cane and bamboo craft, natural dyeing, and block printing are not only preserved, but thoughtfully adapted to contemporary contexts.
In doing so, we aim to inspire future generations to value the beauty, relevance, and excellence of handmade craft. Equally important, we are committed to nurturing the artisans, staff and individuals behind these traditions ensuring they are supported both culturally and economically, and that their knowledge, is upheld with respect and care.
New Arrivals
Khadi cotton off white dupatta
Rs. 3,300.00
Khadi cotton off white dupatta
Rs. 3,300.00
Khadi cotton off white dupatta
Rs. 3,300.00
Silk pink cushion cover
Rs. 1,000.00
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