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Karnataka Genealogy - Molakalmuru sarees

The molakalmuru saree is a well-known town for the production of a specific fabric called  Molakalmuru Saree,  Located in the district of chitradurga on the border of Karnataka.
The saree is inspired by natural motifs produced in silk special Patronage was received during period of Nalvadi Krishna Rajendra wodeyor prince of mysore. Recently Molakalmuru sarees have received the geographical identification tag(GI).

History
 Quite a few decades back or to be more accurate in the 19th century  a story that leads to the creation of this saree.
The community of Swakulasali, belongs to sourashtra populace, from the Maharashtra state and from Andhra Pradesh, the community of paclmashali is What leads to commencement of this wonderful sarees.

Style and variety
 The most famous variety of this Molakalmuru saree is the temple motifs in the sarees. The saree border is interlocked in such a way that it creates the temple design.
 The most modern version of the molakalmuru saree is boutta saree when using dobby loom. This sari featured on both sides of the border and a mix of the tradition and computer designs.
 A checks with multi color and contrast border known as long boarder Molakalmuru sarees.
Molakalmuru Silk border saree with zari work on them. This saree are often used as bridal sarees.
Molakalmuru Sarees with natural inspired motifs as fruits, birds, and animals and Maharaja Peacock design is mind blowing.

Techniques
In traditional Molakalmuru Silk mostly three shuttle work is used, same color is used in both wrapped and wefted While the body is woven with contrast color and the color of the pallu is same as of border.
The tie and die technique is used in this.  The weaving is done mainly on pit looms with fly shuttle and also a throw Shuttle method.  one shuttle is used for body and two shuttle is used for borders. Presently, Jacquards of 120 Hooks and 240 hooks are used for extra weft and was warp design respectively.

Care
Careful maintenance is required for the saree. These saree Cannot be washed, only dry cleaning should be done.  it should be wrapped in muslin or cotton with moth balls and stored in cool and dry places.

Present day scenario and Global influence 
The huge demand for molakalmuru sarees can be seen in the neighboring cities.The molakalmuru saree market is not only in India, but also in international market. USA and Australia are the two overseas countries were the market is high.
 Slowly the demand for these sarees are decreasing. The youth are losing interest because of other approachable careers and the pandemic add to the sufferings.
However many cooperatives have been making efforts with KHDC (Karnataka Handloon Development corporation) to revive  this craft and weavers of this silk saree. 
Online portal has created for the expansion of customers. This has really helped to enhance their financial status and make this industry floating.

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