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Mysore Silk Sarees
Every Indian woman desires to wear a Mysore silk saree. Mysore silk
sarees are very popular sarees of South India. Rich Mysore silk sarees
can be selected in a variety of color combinations and prints. The
traditional Mysore silk sarees may soon be the next product which would
put Karnataka on the world map. It will soon become as good as a
patented product. Mysore Silk Fabric Mysore silk is one of the most popular and finest and purest forms of silk. Mysore silk is a famous variety of silk made in Mysore and Bangalore in Karnataka. Known for its extraordinary quality and permanence of luster, it is an integral part of the Karnataka's culture. In this region, people always wear some kind of silk while participating in a ritual. Mysore silk draws its fame from the purity of the silk, its lustre, softness and richness of its natural colour which gave it precedence over all other silks. The Process The weight and the content of gold or silver thread used mainly in the intricate border and the pallau or the headpiece determine the price of the sarees. A saree usually weighs between 400 and 600 grams (15-21 ounces). The silk is dyed using natural pigments and woven into intricate but, subtle patterns featuring motfis of birds or fruits. The painstaking production process by the weavers ensures that every aspect of the saree is perfect.
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