You might have seen or heard Mysuru’s heritage and its cultural richness, but an amazing and often untouched aspect of this city is – its thriving silk market. Since time unknown Mysuru has been famous for its hand woven silk textiles and experiments done with hand embroidery on the silk sarees remain a trademark of this magnificent city. Ask a woman who loves silk, and she will for sure express her delight to bargain for a delicate silk Saree made in Mysuru. Enriched with the cultural richness and stories made from folklores, these
You might have seen or heard Mysuru’s heritage and its cultural richness, but an amazing and often untouched aspect of this city is – its thriving silk market. Since time unknown Mysuru has been famous for its hand woven silk textiles and experiments done with hand embroidery on the silk sarees remain a trademark of this magnificent city. Ask a woman who loves silk, and she will for sure express her delight to bargain for a delicate silk Saree made in Mysuru. Enriched with the cultural richness and stories made from folklores, these silk clothing’s are handcrafted by local weavers. The silk industry of Mysuru is developing at a very fast pace giving lots of employment to the illiterate to semi-literate people.
Born after a royal order by then ruling King Tipu Sultan, this silk industry will mesmerize you with its creative wealth. Observe various aspects of silk manufacturing, processing and weaving at a very grass root level. Under the supervision of a silk expert, get closer to the hidden tales of silk world that often remain unheard and unseen from the common perspective. Explore the journey of a traditional Mysuru Silk Saree right from the start until it reaches a traditional local shop to lure someone in love with the fabric and its creative richness. Conclude the day with a positive note after observing silk industry of the city from a very closer distance. For sure, you will look at a silk saree with a new pair of eyes after knowing the inside story behind its making.
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