Mysore silk is world famous. The saris come in jewel colours laced with a thin gold border. The cost depends upon the amount and purity of gold and the weight of the silk. You can buy these at the Government Silk Factory (Lakshmibai Road) or the showrooms in Manandavadi Road and the shopping area of KR Circle. Government Silk Factory (Mananthody Road, Ashokapuram) is open Monday through Saturday. You can see weavers at work and buy the silk you want from the small shop inside the factory. Mysore also makes articles of sandalwood, rosewood and teakwood. These include figurines of gods and goddesses, jewel boxes, table tops, and furniture. Stone carving, gold-leaf painting and ganjifa painting (painting on leather) are other local arts. The Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium run by the Karnataka Handicrafts Development Corporation is an ideal place for buying handicrafts and artifacts. The Government Sandalwood Oil factory is where oil is extracted and incense made. You can visit this place from Mon Sat (0800 - 1700). This shop sells soaps, incense sticks etc.