Mysore Silk Sarees get pricier by 8 to 10% – Star of Mysore

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Mysore/Mysuru: With gold and silver costs hovering, the associated fee of Mysore Silk sarees has risen sharply, by about 8 to 10 % and now ranges from Rs. 19,000 to Rs. 2.5 lakh relying on the  selection, design and texture.

Regardless of the upper costs, clients proceed to flock to purchase them, drawn by their distinctive colors, light-weight and stylish designs.

Officers mentioned that when gold and silver costs plunged by up to 9 % in futures commerce on Feb. 1, 2026, hitting decrease circuit ranges forward of the Union Funds 2026-27, costs of Mysore Silk sarees additionally fell by Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 on choose fashions.

Taking benefit of short-term dip, girls thronged shops of Karnataka Silk Industries Company (KSIC) in metropolis, to purchase sarees of their alternative. The lowered costs lasted for over 4 days, throughout which the shops witnessed heavy footfall and brisk gross sales.

Worth hike

“In view of rising costs of gold and silver, we have been compelled to hike the value of Mysore Silk sarees, that are woven with pure gold, silver and silk. Though the associated fee of uncooked supplies has gone up, now we have by no means compromised on high quality, apart from a modest value adjustment,” mentioned B.A. Vinay, Supervisor (Finance and Accounts), KSIC.

“The value of every saree has been elevated by about 8-10%, however gross sales haven’t fallen, as demand for Mysore silk sarees stays like ever,” he added.

Conventional and extremely inventive

Silk sarees are produced throughout India — from Kanyakumari to Jammu and Kashmir — together with Kanjeevaram in Tamil Nadu, Banaras in Varanasi, Paithani in Maharashtra, Patola in Gujarat and Muga in Assam.

Nonetheless, none match the status of Mysore Silk, which is recognised as the one silk saree in India crafted with pure gold and silver zari. The manufacturing course of stays deeply conventional and extremely inventive.

The mix of pure silk with gold- and silver-coated zari makes them extremely wanted and units them aside in high quality assurance. Whilst costs climb in keeping with rising uncooked materials prices, demand has remained resilient, in contrast to most commodities, the place greater costs usually dampen gross sales.

Mysore Silk: Matter of status

Proudly owning and sporting a Mysore silk saree is taken into account a matter of status. At weddings, receptions and different ceremonies, they symbolise luxurious, honour and distinction and those that put on them are admired for  their class.

Manufacturing takes place on the KSIC unit on Manandavadi

Street, Mysuru. Such is the demand that consumers queue up as early as 4 am to buy sarees.

Even then, solely these on the entrance of the road succeed, whereas others typically return empty-handed, reflecting the extraordinary and sustained reputation of Mysore Silk regardless of the current value hike.