Mysuru: P. Shivakumar, a traditional artisan from Mysuru, has been selected by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) under the Government of India to exhibit his extraordinary Mysuru rosewood art at the prestigious ‘Maison & Objet 2024’ Exhibition in Paris, which will take place from Sept. 5 to 9.
Shivakumar, who hails from a traditional carpentry family, has made remarkable contributions to the field of wooden handicrafts over several decades. Trained under his father and other skilled artisans, he began his career at the age of 8 and later established his workshop in 1986. Today, his unique designs are showcased in various Cauvery Emporiums across India, and his work has gained recognition both domestically and internationally.
