The Mysore Silk
Saree was introduced initially as a fabric for the Royal family. Later it became
a grand fabric for the public at large, to be worn on special occasions. The
passage of time has neither dimmed its grandeur nor diminished its appeal.
Mysore,
Karnataka is the home of the Mysore Silk Sarees; elegant showpieces of grandeur
worthy of their creation. Despite its long innings in the Indian market it has
neither lost its appeal nor has the demand ceased.
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)
The Mysore silk
saree is famous for the purity of its silk and a very painstaking process in
its making, which ensures that every aspect of the sari is perfect. It has place
of pride for its sheen, the purity of the zari used, its softness and its
non-crushable quality. The sari rarely fades owing to the purity of the gold
and silver used. Despite being a costly and delicate fabric, it does not
require excessive care for its maintenance.
Once
exclusively created for the Royal Wodeyar family of Mysore, the Mysore Silks are
today under the direct control of the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation
(KSIC) in all aspects of theri creation. Geographical Indication Certification
was received in 2009, making Mysore Silk a geographical indication, which
provides legal status and rights as a place-named product.
Mysore silk
sarees are further enhanced with the use of kasuti embroidery,
thickly woven pallus, Bandhani incorporations and colour experiments.
Kasuti is a
traditional form of embroidery practiced in Karnataka, India. Kasuti work is
very intricate and sometimes involves putting a large number of stitches by
hand on traditional silk sarees like Ilkal and Kanjeevaram. The Karnataka
Handicrafts Development Corporation (KHDC) has Intellectual Property rights on
Kasuti.
The
name Kasuti is derived from the words Kai (meaning hand)
and Suti (meaning cotton), indicating an activity that is done using
cotton and hands. Dating back to the chalukya period, it is an intricate art
form that was practised by women courtiers.
Kasuti work
involves embroidering intricate patterns like chariot, lamps and conch shells
on the fabrics. The work is laborious and involves counting of each thread on
the cloth. The patterns are stitched without using knots to ensure that both
sides of the cloth look alike.
Locally
available materials are used for Kasuti. The item that is to be decorated is
first marked with charcoal, pencil or carbon paper and then suitable colored
thread and needles are selected. The patterns are stitched with different
varieties of stitches to obtain the desired pattern.
A recent trend
introduced is the use of netted cloth to make the job easy, especially for
less-skilled women to do the embroidery. Women require a month to lay Kasuti on
a sari
Whatever be the
adornments on the silk fabric, the Mysore Silk Saree till today, retains its
quality and reputation as the purest of traditional silk sarees in the country.
Unnati Silks, has trendy designs,
attractive patterns, in pleasing colours and combinations in its wide
collection of Mysore Silk Sarees, at very reasonable prices. Unnati is one of
the largest Indian ethnic online websites with over 300 varieties of
traditional sarees and salwar kameez. Dispatch is within 24 hours of order.
Free delivery & COD is provided for retail.Worldwide express shipping
caters to almost all countries across the world.
Contact:
UNNATI SILK
PRINTS PVT. LTD, #3-4-360, Vajra Complex, General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), M.G.Road,
Hyderabad-500003.AP,India. 040-64555251 or 97000 57744.
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