Mundum Neryathum

 The Kerala Saree 

The mundu neryathum is traditionally white or cream in colour and consists of two pieces of cloth, which have a coloured strip at the border. The piece of cloth that drapes the lower garment is called the mundu. The piece of cloth that is worn as the upper garment is called the neriyathu. The neriyathu is worn over a blouse diagonally from along the right hips to the left shoulder and across the midriff, partly baring it. The remaining loose end of the neriyathu is left hanging from the left shoulder resembling the ‘nivi saree’. (source)

So, my questions are: Why not wear a saree or a ghagra choli? Aren't they basically the same? A simplified answer is this: the Kerala saree is the regional dress of southwest region of India, and every region has/had evolved their own version to fit their needs.  Isn't that the beauty of India in itself?

P.S.: Sorry about the absence of Wednesday's post! We were out sick, and now we're baaaack!