Silk is arguably the most gorgeous and shimmering of Indian fabrics. Silk saris and various other traditional dresses are adorned by royalty, movie stars and millions of Indians.
About half the silk produced in India today comes from Mysore. Mysore’s silk industry was founded by Tipu Sultan in the 18th century, who imported silkworms from Bengal and Oman in a bid to boost the economic prosperity of his kingdom. The trade continued to grow under the Wadiyar rule.
An informative and memorable visit to the famous silk production centre will help you understand the whole process, from the silkworm’s life cycle and mulberry munching appetite, to the way silk thread is extracted and then finally woven using Swiss looms.
