u/cruelinpearls

Everywhere you look it’s “dogs are better than humans,” or “I get suspicious if my dog doesn’t like the person I’m dating.” Imagine being gifted the most sophisticated brain on the planet and still outsourcing your judgment of someone’s character to an animal that thinks a random sock is worth fighting over. Anyway, I had no idea this subreddit existed and I’m genuinely delighted to discover that I’m not alone.

I have been looking to buy a few Kanchipuram silk sarees in the ₹20k-25k range. Back in my state, whenever I bought a pure silk saree from a reputed store, it would usually come with a Silk Mark certificate or tag. Here, I’ve searched and contacted online stores like Nalli and Varamahalakshmi, and while they insist that the sarees are pure silk, many of the ones I liked don’t have Silk Mark certification. When I asked about it, they basically said that they only sell pure silk sarees and that customers trust their brand. I’m a bit confused because spending ₹20k–25k without any third-party certification feels risky. Is this normal in Bangalore/Chennai? Do reputed stores like Nalli and Varamahalakshmi often sell genuine pure silk sarees without Silk Mark tags, or should I specifically look for Silk Mark-certified pieces?