Bengaluru, Nov. 17 -- 120-acre land at Central Silk Board identified; silk's 2,000-year journey to be showcased

The country's first Silk Museum is set to come up in Mysuru, the birthplace of the world-renowned Mysore Silk. The museum will showcase the history of silk in India, tracing its journey from the era of Tipu Sultan to the present day and will feature silk cocoons and other materials used in fabric production.

Dr. S. Manthira Moorthy, Director, National Silkworm Seed Organisation (NSSO) under Central Silk Board (CSB), said that the proposed museum will be established at CSB premises, which spans a vast 120-acre campus. The project cost will be finalised after tender process, he said. A dedicated team will be deputed to oversee t...