Among the products will be toys and dolls Channapatna, carvings of sandalwood and pink wood, bidriware, Navalgund Dhurries. | Photo Credit: File Photos
After more than a month’s delay, Kalaloka, an aesthetically designed stand, is demonstrating and selling six products representing the inheritance of Karnataka, along with 28 geographical indications (GI)-in October scheduled inauguration at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
Although the exact data is not confirmed, the stand is expected to open after October 15 and the main Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to be chaired by the opening, Hindu sources said.
Delayed by a month
Sources added that the store settings were delayed by a month due to waiting approval from security agencies at the airport, but now everything is in place and is to start in October.
“Kalalka is assumed as a cultural experience that captures the essence of Karnataka. The stand will contain six flagships of state products next to 28 GI-marked objects. Among the products to be introduced are Mysore Silk, Mysore Sandal Soap dedicated to traveling to passengers.” Patil, Minister of large and medium industries.
Cauvera Handicrafts Emporium products include toys and dolls of channels, carving of sandalwood and pink wood, bidriware, Navalgund Dhurries.
In International Lounge
In addition to the Outlet Terminal-2, there are also plans to create another Kalaloka booth at an international departure at the airport. Although the offers are ready and cost estimates have been developed, the formal timeline for this expansion has not been confirmed. The aim of this next outlet is to satisfy international travelers, the officials said.
Karnataka Soaps and detergent for the Kalaloka booth also introduced ultra-luxury soap under the label “Kala Loka-Treasure of Karnataka”. Mysore Sandal “Millennium Super Premium Soap”, weighing 150 GM and prices of around 3,000 GBP, is made of high -quality natural sandalwood and has premium packaging.
In addition, the KSDL performs experiments with a soap based on Jasmine Oil, made of a rare Mysore Mallige variety to satisfy the demand in markets like Europe. Although it is not clear whether this JASMINE variant will be part of the initial launch of Kalalok, it will be added to this collection.
Plans in London
The Karnataka government, through Mysore Sales International Limited (MSIL) and KSDL, also examines opportunities in London on the basis of free trade agreement (FTA). Officials are allegedly planning to demonstrate Karnataka’s Heritage Goods, especially KSDL premium soaps and MSIL exports such as Mysore Silk Portfolio, in the boutique retail environment. Officials said Hindu that the discussion was taking place, and they are currently looking at different ideas and ways to carry out them.
At the beginning of this year, the British High Commissioner to India Linda Cameron suggested that products such as Sandal Mysore soap can become souvenir clamps representing Karnataka abroad.
Published – 27 September 2025 20:46
