What are the opening hours of S R Rangoli Silk and Sarees?

The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm and closed on Sundays. Hours may differ on festival days, so a quick WhatsApp message before a long trip is a good idea.

Can I see sarees on WhatsApp before visiting?

Yes. Send a WhatsApp message with the occasion, the colours you have in mind and a budget, and the shop replies with photos or short videos of sarees currently in stock.

Does S R Rangoli sell pure Kanchipuram silk sarees?

Yes. The shop stocks Kanchipuram silk sarees with pure zari, along with Mysore silk, soft silk, Banarasi, bridal, festive and everyday sarees.

Does S R Rangoli have clothes for children?

Yes. Alongside sarees, the shop keeps fashion cotton clothing for kids, so a family can shop for a function in one visit.

Does S R Rangoli sell online?

No. There is no online cart. Every enquiry is handled over phone or WhatsApp on 96067 82009, and purchases are made at the shop in Gandhi Bazaar, Shivamogga.

Woman in a green Kanchipuram silk saree with gold zari border, standing before shelves of folded silk sarees in a saree shop

Gandhi Bazaar Shivamogga Since 2013

Where Shivamogga comes for silk.

Q: Where is S R Rangoli Silk and Sarees located in Shivamogga?

S R Rangoli Silk and Sarees is at Siddoji Rao Complex on Gandhi Bazaar Road, Lashkar Mohalla, K R Puram, Shivamogga, Karnataka 577202, near Kalika Temple in Gandhi Bazaar.

Kanchipuram, Mysore and Banarasi silks, hand-picked for weddings, festivals and the days in between. See them at Siddoji Rao Complex, or ask on WhatsApp for what arrived this week.

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Open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 8 pm

The collection

Six ways to wear silk, and the sarees for each.

Every saree on the shelf was chosen by the family that runs the shop. Nothing arrives by the carton. Tell us the occasion and we bring out the right rack.

Kanchipuram silk

Heavy pure-zari borders, temple and checks patterns, a contrast pallu that catches the light from across the hall. The saree for the muhurtham.

Ask about Kanchipuram

Pale mint soft silk saree with a fine gold border, draped against a deep red wall

Mysore & soft silks

Light, buttery crepe silks with slim zari lines. They sit close, fold small and stay comfortable through a long function.

Ask about soft silks

Red silk saree with silver zari lattice weave beside a string of pearls

Banarasi

Brocade florals, jangla and jaal on silk. Made for receptions and festive evenings when the lights are low and the saree should not be.

Ask about Banarasi

Bride in a cream and orange Kanchipuram silk saree with gold jewellery against a blue sky

Bridal

Muhurtham sarees matched to the family's colours, with blouse fabric chosen while the saree is still on you. Bring the mother, bring the aunts.

Plan a bridal visit

Woman in a navy blue silk saree with copper zari border, lit by warm festive lights

Festive & evening

Lighter silks and designer drapes for Dasara, Deepavali, Varamahalakshmi and the dinners in between. Rich, without the weight.

Ask about festive wear

Royal blue cotton-silk saree with a yellow border and silver motifs

Everyday

Cottons, cotton-silks and printed sarees that go to work, to the temple and to the Saturday market, and come home still comfortable.

Ask about everyday sarees

And more on the shelf

Didn't see what you need? It's probably in the back.

Fancy sarees, georgettes, Dharmavaram, Ilkal, Gadwal, and fashion cotton wear for the kids so the whole family dresses from one shop. Ask, and we'll send a photo.

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Know your silk

Pure silk tells on itself, if you know where to look.

We would rather you walk in knowing what to check than take our word for it. Four things worth checking on any silk saree, here or anywhere.

Ask a silk question

Close-up of a maroon silk saree border woven with dense gold zari

The zari has a red heart

Real zari is silk thread wrapped in silver and plated with gold. Scrape a loose end with a fingernail and a fine red or orange silk core shows underneath. Tested zari stays bright for decades; imitation zari dulls within a few washes.

Soft folds of champagne-coloured silk catching the light

Weight is a kind of honesty

A Kanchipuram with pure zari sits heavy in the hand because there is metal in the border. A soft silk should pour like water. If a "heavy" saree feels light, ask what the border is made of.

A stack of folded silk sarees in lime green and magenta with silk tassels

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Judge colour in daylight

Silk shifts under tube-light; a deep arakku can read almost brown indoors and glow red outside. Carry your shortlist to the door before you decide. We will not mind.

Black silk saree with a gold floral brocade pattern, folded flat

Fold it on a new line

Dry clean only. Store wrapped in soft cotton, never plastic, and refold along a fresh line every few months so the zari never cracks on a crease. A good silk saree outlives the occasion it was bought for.

Occasions

Tell us the day. We'll find the saree.

Bride in a cream Kanchipuram silk saree with red border and gold jewellery, smiling

Weddings

Muhurtham, reception, the morning after, the two families' sarees that must not clash. Come with the dates and the colour the groom's side has picked. We keep notes.

Plan a wedding visit

Woman seated in a magenta silk saree with gold zari, surrounded by flowers

Festivals

Dasara in Shivamogga, Deepavali, Ugadi, Varamahalakshmi, Ganesha habba. New stock lands before each one. Ask on WhatsApp the week before and we'll send what's fresh.

See festival arrivals

Bride in a red and gold embroidered saree lifting her veil, smiling

Gifting

A saree for Amma, for Atte, for the bride's sister who did all the work. Tell us who it is for and roughly what they wear; we'll send three options to choose from, with prices.

Choose a gift

Woman in a blue printed saree with a colourful border, standing outdoors

Every day

Office, temple, school functions, the market. Cottons and cotton-silks that wash well and still look like you tried. The rack by the window, usually.

Ask about everyday wear

Your visit

What happens when you walk in.

No cart, no checkout page. Silk is bought by hand and eye, so the shop is built for that. Here is how an hour with us usually goes.

Woman in a red silk saree seated on the stone steps of an old temple

1

Tell us the occasion, and a number

A budget is not awkward here; it is useful. It tells us which rack to open first, and which to leave closed.
2

Sit. The sarees come to you

Border first, then the pallu, then the body opened across the counter so you see how the colour moves. One after another, until something stops you.
3

Drape it, then pick the blouse

A saree looks different on a shoulder than on a shelf. Try it, and match the blouse fabric while it is on you so nothing clashes later.
4

Decide in your own time

Take a photo in daylight, send it to the family, come back tomorrow. Nobody will follow you to the door.

Questions people ask before visiting

What are your opening hours?

Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 8 pm. Closed on Sundays. Hours can shift on festival days, so if you are travelling from outside Shivamogga, send a WhatsApp message first.

Where exactly is the shop?

Siddoji Rao Complex on Gandhi Bazaar Road, Lashkar Mohalla, K R Puram, Shivamogga 577202, near Kalika Temple. The Directions button in the next section opens it in Google Maps.

Can I see sarees on WhatsApp before I come?

Yes. Send the occasion, the colours you have in mind and a budget. We reply with photos or short videos of what is in stock that day, with prices.

Do you stock pure Kanchipuram silk?

Yes, with pure zari, alongside Mysore silk, soft silks, Banarasi, bridal and festive sarees, and everyday cottons. Ask to see the zari core and the weight for yourself.

Do you have clothes for children?

Yes. Alongside the sarees we keep fashion cotton wear for kids, so the whole family can be dressed for a function in one visit. Ask on WhatsApp for sizes in stock.

Can I order online?

No. There is no online cart on purpose. Every enquiry is handled over phone or WhatsApp, and the saree is bought at the shop where you can touch it first.

Find us

Gandhi Bazaar Main Road, where it always was.

S R Rangoli Silk and Sarees
Siddoji Rao Complex, Gandhi Bazaar Road,
Lashkar Mohalla, K R Puram,
Shivamogga, Karnataka 577202
Gandhi Bazaar Main Road, near Kalika Temple

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Proprietor: K. Anasuya