A kind jewellery merchant, Shri Gundappa Shastri took him in. Impressed by his business acumen, he decided to make him a partner in his jewellery business. From then on the sagacity of the child prodigy grew from strength to strength. His will power proved unconquerable. History was in the making...

In 1902 the famous Pathi Adinaraniah & Brother was established on Avenue Road. From this modest beginning grew the vast empire that is to day the pride of its inheritors.

Pathi Silk House established in 1960. It epitomises the core values of its founders-Business integrity and a wholesome pride in their family, that has always been their major driving force.

Pathi Silk House are the Manufacturers of the world-class, designer Hand Woven Sarees under the brand name Kolam and the exquisite Plain Crepes, Printed Crepes & Printed Silks under the brand name Gayatri. Each saree is a masterpiece that blends traditional values with contemporary designs most beautifully. Reason why they are in demand even beyond the shores of India.

Infrastructure

Our state-of-the-art infrastructure combines modern technology with traditional expertise, that are vertically integrated to produce the world class Gayatri & KOLAM brand sarees each day.

Our weaving factory Pathi Resham features the latest yarn dyeing machines from Italy, together with sophisticated pick 'n' pick looms for creating our exquisite Jacquards.

Today, Pathi Silk House has emerged with ranges that are based on both, national & international preferences and trends - even while it keeps alive its age-old craft of hand-weaving. An art, reflected in the very popular KOLAM designer wedding collection.