• Molakalmuru Saree: Traditional silk saree of Molakalmuru, Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
• Also known as “Karnataka Kanchipuram.”
• GI Tag: Granted in 2011 according to the source; GI Tag No. 53.
• The tourism source also states that the sarees received GI recognition in 2008—the supplied sources therefore contain a year discrepancy.

🧵 Weaving

• In 1967, nearly half of Molakalmuru’s population was involved in silk weaving.
• Traditionally associated with:
  • Sokulasali
  • Padmasali
  • Pattasali
  • Devanga communities.
• Present weaving community also includes Adidravida and Muslim communities.
• Over 3,500 traditional weavers are currently engaged in weaving.
• Made using pure silk yarn.
• Silk yarn is used for:
  • Body
  • Pallav/Pallu
  • Border
• Tie-and-dye technique is used to create contrasting colours between the body and border/pallav.

🎨 Colours & Motifs

• Common colours:
  • Maroon
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Yellow
  • Mustard
  • Black
  • Snuff
  • Pink
• Important motifs:
  • Hamsa (Swan)
  • Rudrakshi
  • Vanki
  • Lotus
  • Peacock
  • Mango
  • Other fruit, animal and floral motifs.
• Border commonly features a two-stripe pattern.
• Gold zari may be used for a shimmering effect.
• Zari is specially procured from Surat.

⭐ Exam Quick Revision

• Molakalmuru Saree → Chitradurga, Karnataka
• Type → Traditional silk saree
• Also known as → Karnataka Kanchipuram
• GI Tag No. → 53
• GI year → Source discrepancy: 2008 / 2011
• Major material → Pure silk
• Special technique → Tie-and-dye
• Main sections → Body, pallav & border
• Border → Two-stripe pattern
• Zari → Gold zari from Surat
• Important motifs → Hamsa, Rudrakshi, Vanki, lotus, peacock & mango
• Traditional weaving communities → Sokulasali, Padmasali, Pattasali & Devanga
• Current traditional weavers → 3,500+