The Karnataka Handloom Technology Institute which was started in the year 1994 under state sector is working under department of Handloom & Textiles. It is the only institute in Karnataka offering Diploma course in Handloom and Textile Technology following the curriculum of Indian Institute of Handloom Technology. Diploma course in Handloom and Textile.
This institute is functioning under the administrative control of the Commissioner for Textile Development and Director of Handloom & Textiles Government of Karnataka.
The students from southern states namely Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Goa & Pondicherry study at this institute.
Connecting people, communities, ideas and resources by leveraging traditional knowledge and innovative research to create an unparalleled educational journey that is intellectually and personally transformative resulting in a positive economic and social impact for the handloom sector.
We strive to be acknowledged as an institute of global repute and preferred partner for all our stakeholders through integration of quality education, advancement of technical research, practical application of market intelligence and adoption of latest technology, providing exceptional value to handloom community and worldwide customers through meaningful innovations.