Molakalmuru Sarees

Molakalmuru is a taluk in Chitradurga district on the eastern part of Karnataka. Legend has it that its name refers to "broken knees" in Kannada, and is derived from a battle between the native Indians and the British in which, due to the rocky and hilly terrain, British soldiers suffered many broken knees .The patterns, motifs and designs used in border ,pallu & buttas of Molakalmuru silk saree are inspired by nature and 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 and chalu technique..