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Mysore silk is produced by the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation Limited (KSIC). The factory was founded in 1912 by Sri Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the Maharaja of Mysore. [ 5 ] Initially, the silk fabrics were manufactured & supplied to meet the requirements of the royal family and ornamental fabrics to their armed forces.
Mysore is the home of the famous Indian feminine wear, the Mysore silk saree. Mysore Silk is a trademark for the silk sarees produced by KSIC (Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation). [16] 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 ...
Spices, sandalwood products, silk saris, essential oils, and incense are also available for purchase. [3] The market is on Sayaji Rao Road. [4] In 2017, there were 1,122 shops in the market employing over 3,000 people and receiving 8,000 to 10,000 visitors each day. [5] It is a tourist attraction, and a popular place to take photos. [6]
Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation is an agency of Government of Karnataka established in 1964 to develop, preserve and promote the rich tradition of exquisite craftsmanship of Karnataka state.
Folk Lore Museum: This museum is located on the University of Mysore campus and exhibits over 6500 folk art and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka. [6] Rail Museum: This museum is located near the Mysore Railway station and is the second of its kind established in India after the one at Delhi. This museum exhibits ancient locomotives ...
Ramanagara is well known for its sericulture, and is nicknamed Silk Town and Silk City. The silk produced in this region forms the input for the famous Mysore Silk. Ramanagara is the largest market for silk cocoons in Asia. [4] 50 tonnes of cocoon a day arrive at the town. [5] Ramanagara has extensive granite sites.
Mall of Mysore is a first-of-its-kind mall in the heritage city of Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka. Keeping in pace with the changing perspectives and lifestyles, it is a state of the art building with distinctive architecture and design featuring blends of traditional elements with modern design.
The government museum in Bengaluru was established on 18 August 1865, [1] during the period when L.B. Bowring was Chief Commissioner of Mysore State. A formal official notification was issued in the Mysore Government Gazette on 17 April 1866, [1] a copy of which is still preserved in the Karnataka State Archives in Bengaluru. The gazette ...