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Like
Srigandha (sandalwood), Mysore Mallige (Mysore jasmine) and Mysore Badane
(Mysore brinjal), Mysore is also famous for its Silk. Silk sarees and
Magutas are being traditionally worn since a long time, both on religious
and auspicious occasions. Silk sarees come in a large variety, the cost
of saree depending upon the content of gold in it. The sarees are tastefully
gold laced on its both edges and the pallu which is wrapped over the body.
Not only private weavers in well-known centres like Molakalmur and other
places but also the Government Silk Weaving Factory in Mysore produce
excellent varieties of silk sarees, Magutas and ties.
The silk products of the Factory still commend wide acceptability
for its genuine quality, gold lace and colour. Right from taking out of
yarn from the cocoon upto weaving the yarn into colourful garments takes
place in Mysore. The Factory has a show-room in its premises at the Manandavadi
Road and also at the shopping area of K.R. Circle. Discount on sarees
is offered during some seasons. Private showrooms in Mysore sell sarees
produced by private weavers.
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