kasavu mundu
A mundu usually has a line of comparatively thicker cloth woven into it near the border called the kara. The kara can be coloured and comes in various sizes. There are also double coloured and ornamental kara (a strip of colour at the end of the Mundu). For more ceremonial occasions (like weddings), a mundu has a golden embroidery known as kasavu. The wearer generally takes care to highlight the kara, by carefully folding the end of the mundu. The kara generally appears on the right hand side of the person, though styles with the kara on the left side are prevalent. Unspoken rules of etiquette govern the way the mundu is worn. Men will often fold the garment in half to resemble a short skirt when working, cycling, etc., but it is considered disrespectful to speak to women or one's social superiors with the mundu folded up this way, revealing the legs from the knee down. When faced with such a social situation, the fold of the mundu is loosened with an imperceptible flick and it flutters down to cover the legs completely. Very rarely, some men might fold their mundu very short revealing the shirt, although it is all right to do this, it's not appropriate.
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Location: Kerala India.
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