Mysore silk (southern style)

 Mysore is the home of the famous feminine wear,the mysore silk saree.Mysore silk is a trademark for the silk saree produced by KSIC[ Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation].The distinguishing feature of this saree is the usage of pure silk and 100% pure gold zari(a golden coloured thread containing 65% of silver and 0.65% of gold) .

                              These sarees are manufactured in a silk factory in Mysore city.This factory was started in 1912 by Maharaja  of Mysore by importing 32 looms from Switzerland.In 1980,this factory  was transferred to KSIC and now has around 159 looms .                                

                         Every saree produced here comes with an embroidered code number and a hologram to prevent misuse .Mysore silk sarees are also undergoing an innovating change with the use of Kasuti embroidery ,thickly woven pallus[the part of the saree worn over the shoulder ],bandhini technique and new colours like lilac,coffee brown and elephant grey.

                      The Mysore silk saree is famous for it's pureness and border used is 100% pure jari/gold.