There’s something inherently fascinating about seeing something take shape, especially cloth. At the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation factory on Mananthavady Road, it is possible to watch the famous Mysore silk saree being woven. The visit follows the route that the silk itself takes, so you can see how silk is unspooled, spun into fibres and loaded on bobbins and spindles. The weaving process itself is also quite fascinating as is the dyeing process and the brilliant colours will mesmerise everyone. At the end of the long and laborious process, the high price of a Mysore silk saree will seem logical. A factory outlet on the grounds is the place to buy the finished product. Not just sarees, but silk shirts, scarves, material lengths and other products are also available here.