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Mundum neriyatum (Malayalam: മുണ്ട് നേരിയത്; settu-mundu or mundu-set) is the traditional clothing of women in Kerala, a state in southwestern India. It is the oldest remnant of the ancient form of the sari which covered only the lower part of the body.
The mundum neriyatum is a set of two mundus, both having matching kara. The set contains a lower garment similar to those worn by men. The set contains a lower garment similar to those worn by men. The upper mundu, worn with a blouse, is wrapped once around the waist and upper body and left hanging from the left shoulder, resembling a sari .
Kuthampally dhoties and set mundu are dhoties and set mundus (also known as mundum neriyathum) [1] manufactured by the weavers in the Kuthampally region in Kerala, India.This clothing product has been registered under Sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 with effect from 13 November 2015.
Thiruvathirakali dancers dressed in Kerala sari. Kerala sari is regarded as the cultural costume of women of the Malayali community. [2] The grace and appeal of the golden borders contrasting with the otherwise plain white mundum neryathum of Keralite women has come to symbolize Malayali women.
In 2010, the Government of Kerala applied for Geographical Indication for Chendamangalam Dhoties, Sarees/Set Mundu. The Government of India recognized it as a Geographical indication officially since the year 2011.
Chattayum Mundum is a traditional attire used by the Syrian Christian women of Kerala. [1] It is a seamless white garment, consisting of a white blouse covering the whole upper part of the body ( "Chatta" ) and a long white garment called " Mundu " which is wrapped around the waist which reaches to the ankles.
It is in all possibility a set-sari, which is nothing but a sari (in one piece) but with shiny kasavu border. It should not be confused with set mundu or mundum neriyathum, which should come in two pieces (1. Mundu & 2. Neriyathu). When set mundu is worn, the kasavu border will be clearly visible on left side (the left thigh) of the person who ...
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