Mysuru GI-Tags & Master Artisan Guilds Vault
The definitive connoisseur’s guide to Mysuru’s world-famous GI-tagged treasures: genuine KSIC Mysore Silk, pure Sandalwood oil, royal Rosewood Inlay marquetry, Ganjifa court playing cards, and authentic sweet provenance.
Mysuru GI-Tag Provenance & Authenticity Verifier
Inspect genuine hallmarks, pure zari composition codes, government verification stamps, and burn-test protocols.
Mysore Silk Saree Test
GI Reg. #11- 1. Pure Zari Composition: Genuine KSIC sarees contain 0.65% pure silver and 0.065% pure 24-karat gold electroplated into natural silk yarn.
- 2. Laser Serial Code: Look for the embroidered alphanumeric laser code on the pallu matching the official certificate.
- 3. The Ash Burn Test: Pure silk threads burn into soft ash with a distinct burnt-hair aroma; synthetic polyester melts into a hard plastic bead.
Mysore Sandalwood & Oil Test
GI Reg. #10- 1. Pure Santalum Album: True Mysore Sandalwood Soap (KSDL) uses pure natural unadulterated sandalwood oil distilled at the Ashokapuram factory.
- 2. Lingering Note: Real sandalwood aroma stays on skin for 6+ hours without synthetic chemical sharpness.
- 3. Winged Gandaberunda: Ensure the royal celestial two-headed eagle crest is embossed onto the seal.
Rosewood Inlay Handcraft Test
GI Reg. #12- 1. Natural Wood Shading: Authentic inlay uses natural hues of cedar, chinar, and rosewood rather than painted surface stains.
- 2. Zero Surface Gaps: Precise joinery without glue seams or protruding acrylic fillers across Dasara motifs.
- 3. Guild Stamp: Certified by the Mysore District Artisans Guild Association.
Master Artisan Guilds & Heritage Studios
Explore traditional Rosewood Inlay marquetry, Ganjifa royal playing cards, and 24k Gold Leaf Tanjore/Mysore paintings.
Mysore Rosewood Inlay Marquetry
Intricate wood-on-wood joinery using contrasting natural woods (cedar, rosewood, chinar, and ebony) inlaid with mother-of-pearl to depict royal Dasara processions, rural life, and elephants.
Ganjifa Hand-Painted Royal Cards
Ancient circular playing cards crafted on seasoned cloth or paper layers, painted with fine squirrel-hair brushes using mineral pigments representing Dashavatara and Navagraha.
Mysore Traditional Gold Leaf Paintings
Classical sacred paintings characterized by delicate lines, muted vegetable dyes, and embossed relief gesso work overlaid with pure 24-karat gold foil (Swarna Patra).