Molakalmuru Sarees are the traditional silk sarees that are weaved in the Molakalmuru, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India. The patterns, motifs and designs used in border, pallu & buttas of Molakalmuru silk saree are inspired by nature.
These sarees received special patronage during the ruling of Nalvadi Krishnarajendra Wadeyar, the prince of then Mysore province.
These sarees are famous for their kuttu - manual interlacement of border & body weft using 3 throw shuttles and chalu technique - joining of existing warp ends with new warp ends at pallu & body portion
The uniqueness of the saree is its contrast colour in pallu and border portions as compared to the colour of body portion.
Mainly dark colours like Maroon, Red, Blue, Mustard, Green, Yellow, Snuff, Pink, Black are used in Molakalmuru sarees.
The traditional designs of Molakalmuru sarees are Hamsa, Rudrakshi, Vanki, Lotus, Peacock, Mangoes, Gandaberunda etc. Their pleasing geometric shape and interlocking symmetry adds a lot of beauty to the garment.
GI Tag Number : 77
Certificate Number : 53
Geographical Area : Karnataka
Special Cover Release Date : 21 January 2017
Cancellation : Davanagere 577 001
Type : Special Cover
Cover Identification Number : KTK/14/2017
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