Saturday 12 December 2015

Mundum Neriyathum: The traditional clothing of women in Kerala

The mundum neryathum is worn as daily attire and also as distinctive dress on festive instances, in which case the Kara is decorative in couture. During the Keralite event of onam, women of all ages wear the mundum neryathum and participate in folk dance destined only for women called kaikottikalli. The mundum neryathum for festive event has golden coloured edges or a large zari border known as Kasavu, lending the outfit another name of "Kasavu Saree" . The colour for the blouse of the mundum neryathum for this occasion is decided by the age and marital status of the woman. Young single girls wear green coloured blouse, while married middle aged mothers wear red blouses.

Famous Kasavu Sarees

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