GST deals a blow to Karnataka’s traditional handicrafts

 Karnataka’s traditional handicraft and handloom products, including those with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, seem to be struggling under the recently implemented Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The famed Mysuru wooden inlay works, Bidariware, Ilkal saris, and Channapatna toys are among the many products reeling under the pressure of increased tax rates. At stake is the livelihoo…