A week-long exhibition of Mysuru silk saris, organised by Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC), began at Bhavasar Mangal Karyalaya near the Old Dy.SP Circle here on Tuesday.
The expo which will go on till December 4, was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad S.B. Bommanahalli. KSIC, which celebrated its centenary year last year, has announced a discount of 15% to 20% on silk clothes.
Over 2,000 varieties and designs of silk saris are on sale. The collection includes designer collections of kasuti embroidery saris, georgettes, plain and printed saris, silk tops, scarves, shirts, ties, dress materials and others.
KSIC has come up with latest designs including Mysore Silk zari saris, printed and plain silk saris, elegant digital printed saris, gorgeous wedding collections and alluring designer wear saris that are both traditional and modern. Silk dhotis, vallis, salwar material and silk shirts are also on display.
“A sari promotes the rich tradition of the nation. Mysuru silk saris have gained recognition world over and have found place in branded emporiums across the world. The Mysore silks were earlier promoted by the Kings of Mysore and KSIC has continued this legacy,” said KSIC Marketing Manager Bhanuprakash.
Mr. Bhanuprakash said that saris ranging from ₹12,500 to ₹1.20 lakh were on sale at the expo. EMI facilities were available for the government staff. He went on to add that the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation would launch its online sale in a month.
