How to Differentiate Between Pure and Fake Mysore Silk ?

How to Differentiate Between Pure and Fake Mysore Silk ?

How to Identify Pure Mysore Silk Sarees

Mysore silk stands for heritage and prestige. Yet today, not every saree sold under this name is authentic. Knowing the difference protects your investment and honors true craftsmanship.

1. The Only Two Genuine Types

  • KSIC Mysore Silk
    Produced by Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (Government of Karnataka).
    Guaranteed purity. Woven from mulberry silk with real gold zari.
  • Private Artisan Mysore Silk
    Made by traditional weavers and private manufacturers who follow the same methods.
    Authentic, but requires careful verification when purchased from stores.

2. Look for Silk Mark

  • Always check for Silk Mark certification.
  • It confirms the saree is made from genuine natural silk.
  • Absence of Silk Mark is a warning sign.

3. Verify the Zari

  • Pure Mysore silk uses real zari – silver threads coated with gold.
  • Ask about the percentage of silver and gold.
  • Real zari gives:
    • Natural weight
    • Lasting shine
    • Rich depth in borders and pallu

Synthetic zari looks bright but fades quickly and feels light.

4. Feel the Fabric

  • Genuine Mysore silk feels:
    • Smooth and firm
    • Softer compared to kanjivaram sarees
    • Naturally luminous, never flashy

Imitations feel slippery, overly glossy, and lack depth.

5. Buy from a Trusted Store in Mysuru

In Mysuru, Rangoli Silk is known for preserving authenticity.

  • Over 35 years of expertise
  • Separate counters for:
    • Semi Mysore Silk
    • Pure Mysore Silk
  • Complete transparency
  • Heirloom-quality sarees up to ₹50,000

After KSIC, Rangoli Silk stands among the very few destinations where true Mysore silk is respected and presented in its purest form.

Here, tradition is not a claim.
It is a promise woven into every thread.

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