In 1912, Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar established India’s first silk weaving factory in Mysuru with 32 imported Swiss jacquard looms, creating the regal fabric known globally as Mysore Silk.

Today operated by the government-owned Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC), Mysore Silk holds protected Geographical Indication (GI) status (GI Tag No. 11), celebrated for its extraordinary featherweight drape, rich sheen, and pure gold zari borders.

Woven with 100% pure natural mulberry silk filament and pure silver-gold electroplated zari threads, an authentic Mysore Silk saree is an enduring heirloom cherished across generations.

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KSIC Government Silk Factory & Heritage Weaving Tour

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Sun Open)Price: Rs 14,000 – Rs 2,50,000Mananthavady Road, Ashokapuram

Take a guided walkthrough inside the historic 1912 factory to watch raw mulberry silk cocoons spun into delicate threads, dyed in vibrant jewel tones, and woven alongside pure gold-plated silver threads on vintage Victorian looms. The attached showroom offers the largest inventory of genuine KSIC sarees.

Local Insider Tip: Look for the unique serialized 4-digit laser code woven into the pallu of every genuine KSIC saree, matching the stamped certificate of authenticity.

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KSIC Heritage Flagship Showroom – K.R. Circle

10:30 AM – 8:00 PM DailyCentrally Located ShowroomNear Mysore Palace & D.D. Urs Road

Situated near K.R. Circle in a stately heritage colonial arcade, this showroom houses KSIC’s premium bridal collections, crepe-de-chine silks, printed silks, and ties with authorized government price tags.

Local Insider Tip: All KSIC showrooms offer fixed government MRP pricing with zero bargaining, providing complete transparency.

How to Identify Original KSIC Mysore Silk vs Imitations

• 1. Embroidered KSIC Logo & Serial Number: Every genuine KSIC saree features a micro-woven serialized alphanumeric code along the pallu hem matching its printed warranty certificate.
• 2. Certified Pure Gold & Silver Zari: KSIC tests every batch of zari to guarantee exactly 0.65% pure silver and 0.065% 24k gold plating on pure silk core thread.
• 3. Featherweight Lustrous Drape: Original Mysore silk weighs between 400g to 600g, draping effortlessly without stiffness or harsh sheen.

Official KSIC Outlets in Mysuru

Frequently Asked Questions

Mysore Silk Sarees Price Guide & Variety Breakdown (2026)

Official Mysore Silk Sarees manufactured by Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) are globally renowned for their buttery soft 100% pure mulberry crepe silk and genuine 24-carat gold and 65% silver zari threads. Below are the verified price brackets across official KSIC showrooms:

How to Spot Fake Mysore Silk Sarees (The 4-Step Authenticity Test)

Due to the immense prestige of Mysore Silk, dozens of unauthorized souvenir shops in Mysore masquerade machine-made synthetic polyester as genuine silk. Protect your investment with these 4 verification steps:

1. The Embroidered Code Number: Every authentic KSIC saree features a unique 6-digit laser or thread-embroidered alphanumeric serial number and manufacturing code secretly woven along the inner edge of the pallu. This number matches the hologram certificate inside the box.
2. The Pure Zari Burn Test: Genuine KSIC zari is composed of a core silk thread wrapped in 65% pure silver and coated with 0.65% pure 24K gold. If burned, silk burns slowly with an organic odor resembling singed hair and crumbles to soft grey ash. Fake plastic zari melts into an acrid hard chemical ball.
3. The Silk Mark Hologram: Look for the official green-and-white butterfly hologram issued by the Silk Mark Organisation of India (SMOI).
4. Fixed Price Policy: Authentic KSIC government showrooms never offer discounts, bargaining, or commission drivers. If a shop owner offers 50% discount or an auto driver insists on taking you to a ‘government factory warehouse’, it is 100% a private counterfeit showroom.