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Mysore is a shopper's paradise. In addition to the beautiful
Mysore crepe silk sarees, sandalwood oil and soaps, the city is famous for sandalwood
and rosewood carved ivory inlaid handicrafts and toys, agarbattis (incense sticks) and
the delicious Mysore 'Pak'. The main shopping areas are Krishnaraja Circle, Devaraj Urs Road, Sayyaji Rao Road, Ashoka Road and Dhanvantri Road.
Krishnaraja Circle
Krishnaraja Circle alias KR circle is one of the best shopping centers of Mysore.
Located in the heart of the city, it lies at the north-western corner of Mysore Palace. Established in 1950, the statue of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar is the main attraction of the circle. The statue consists of a hexagonal umbrella and a ribbed dome over it. The circle also forms the intersecting point of Sayyaji Rao Road, Albert Victor Road and Devaraj Urs Road.
Government Silk Weaving Factory
The government silk factory is at Jhansi Lakshmibai Road. The Maharaja of Mysore created this factory in 1932 to obtain the finest hand-loomed silks for himself and his royal family. Today it is run by the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation. Here you can see craftsmen at work and also buy silk, fresh from the looms.
The Factory
has a show-room in its premises at the Manandavadi Road and also at the shopping
area of K.R. Circle.
Visit : Monday to Saturday (except 2nd Saturday of the month) 10.30am - 5 pm
Entry - free. Phone : 0821-2481803
Cauvery Arts And Crafts Emporium
Cauvery Arts And Crafts Emporium is located on the Sayyaji Rao Road. It provides genuine handicrafts articles like ivory, sandalwood carving, silver and brassware etc.
Silk Emporium
Mysore is famous for its hand-woven silk garments and saris. Mysore silk sarees are very popular and coveted by the ladies. Here you can purchase some of the finest silk.
Phone: 0821-2440047
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Sandal Wood
Mysore is surrounded by sandalwood and rosewood forests and one of the best places to buy incense and sandalwood products. The Government Sandalwood Oil Factory, just off Ambedkar Rd, is where about half the sandalwood oil in India is produced.
Open Mon to Fri 9 to 11 am and 2 to 4 pm.
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