Kerala is South Indian state, famed for its traditional attire of cotton sarees for Malayali women. The kerala cotton saree made from Mundam Neriyathum. Kerala is famous for its unique handloom weaving patterns known as onam saris and kasavu sarees woven with pure cotton and golden zari. These golden zari sarees are designed in the small borders, and also large borders depending upon the designer of the fabrics. Mundam Neriyathum has got this name from two words, Mundu is the lower garment and Neriyathu is the upper garment. These two words are together form Mundu Neriyathum. Mundu Neriyathum consists of the lower part of the body covered by mundu, lower garment also worn by traditional men in kerala and the Neriyathu drapping the upper torso, from right hip to left shoulder over the blouse. Kerala cotton sarees are woven from unbleached cotton known as ‘kora’ cloth and fine zari. Motifs of animals, peacock, flowers, fruits, leaves and birds are common on kerala weaves. These cotton sarees are designed in the multicolor floral decorative motifs like block prints and appliqué works. Sarees with these motifs are gives extra amazing look to the womens. Checks and stripes patterns bring stylish look on this south cotton saree. This stylish south summer cotton saree is gorgeous having half and half pattern with two contrast colors. block printing of varied designs enhance the beauty of summer kerala cotton sari. In these sarees vegetable colors are used for printing. South kerala cotton saree of zari bootas having resham zari border with an elegant pallu is soothing wear to corporate office, college, school and festivals. Kerala handloom cotton sari of block printed motifs having multi thread embroidery border is wonderful wear for daily casual, summer season and traditional meetings.
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