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Silk Mark Expo-2009 opens today

Staff Reporter

100 p.c. pure silk stamped products to be on sale
47 stalls from 12 States to be put up

HYDERABAD: Silk lovers of the twin cities will now have an opportunity to lay hands on authentic silk products marked in assurance of their quality. Silk Mark Expo—2009, the five-day exhibition and sale of “100 per cent pure silk products” will be organised by the Silk Mark Organisation of India from January 8 to 12 at Sri Satya Sai Nigamagamam in Srinagar Colony.

Sharing the details at a press conference, T. D. Koshy, Deputy Director of the five-year-old organisation said that this was the first such exhibition to be organised in the city. “Six out of ten silk consumers are taken for ride by the producers who either mix other yarn or sell look-alikes. Silk Mark strives towards assuring that the consumer gets quality silk products,” Mr.Koshy said.

The organisation stamps the purest silk of authorised producers with the ‘Silk Mark’ label. All varieties of silk such as Mulberry, Tussar, Eri, and Mooga will be on display. “There will be 42 participants from 12 States. In all, 47 stalls will be set up at the expo,” said Mr. Koshy.

All the products to be displayed will be of 100 per cent pure silk, and will have Silk Mark label, he said.

Those sceptical about the quality may get it checked at the ‘Fee check counter’ at the expo.

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