The Kerala Cotton Saree adapted from Mundum Neriyathum, the
traditional attire of Malayali women in the South Indian state of Kerala, has
been modified suitably, to also appeal to the changing times.
Considered as one of the
oldest forms of the modern day saree, Mundu (the lower garment) and Neriyathu
(the upper garment) together form the Mundum Neriyathum. The Mundum Neriyathum
consists of the lower part of the body covered by the Mundu, lower garment also
worn by traditional men in Kerala and the Neriyathu, draping the upper torso,
from right hip to left shoulder over the blouse, with the portion beyond the
shoulder left hanging.
Kerala Kasavu sarees for
various occasions
Borrowing from this traditional costume, the Kerala Cotton Saree
of white or cream with golden or broad Zari border, which gives it the name of Kerala Kasavu
Sari, is worn specially for festivals. As with Mundum Neriyathum, the blouse
matches the Kerala Cotton Saree for festive occasions with colours based on the
age and marital status of the woman. A green coloured blouse would be for young, unmarried
girls, while the married and middle aged women wear red blouses. Modern day
prints on the cotton fabric with coloured borders and popular designs of
peacock and temple adorn the pallu, making the Handloom Kerala Cotton Sarees
popular as daily wear.
The Kerala Cotton Saree woven
from unbleached cotton or Kora cloth and with golden Jari border with motifs of
animals, birds, peacocks, flowers, fruits and leaves is highly popular. Adding style also to the handloom saree are motifs of checks and
stripe patterns on wooden block prints using vegetable dyes.
A popular variety of the
Kerala Cotton Saree has Zari Buttas and a Resham Zari Border, coupled with an
elegant pallu, preferred as occasion wear in corporate offices, colleges and
schools. It also appeals as novel wear during festivals.
Equally enticing is the
Kerala Cotton Sari with block printed motifs and multi-thread embroidered
border in half-half pattern with contrasting colours. It makes it suitable for
daily casual, office wear during summer and traditional functions.
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