Black Stripe Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala

Black Stripe Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala

$159.00 CAD
Sale price  $159.00 CAD Regular price 
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Black Stripe Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala
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Black Stripe Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala

$159.00 CAD
Sale price  $159.00 CAD Regular price 

No gold. No ceremony. Just this.

This is the Kaithari double mundu for the man who doesn't need an occasion. Off-white handloom cotton, and a border that makes exactly one decision: black. A bold jet black kara, a fine black line running beside it, and nothing else. No kasavu, no colour, no negotiation.

It is the most graphic mundu in the collection. The contrast between the ivory body and the jet black border is absolute — clean in a way that reads as confidently modern as it does traditionally Malayali. This is the mundu that a non-Indian eye notices first. It is also the one a Keralite reaches for on a Tuesday morning without thinking twice.

Four metres of fine handloom cotton from Balaramapuram. He drapes easily, wears all day, washes well. This is the everyday mundu done properly — not a compromise, just a different kind of considered.

Wear him at home, to the temple, to the market. Pair with a plain white shirt or just a thorthu over the shoulder. He requires nothing from you except to be worn.

Handwoven in Balaramapuram. Double mundu — 4 metres. Everyday, done right.

The Details

Type: Kerala Kaithari double mundu (men's)

Fabric: 100% handloom cotton

Body: Off-white (Vella) — fine count, lightweight

Border: Bold jet black kara with fine black stripe detail

Border style: Thick black stripe + thin black line — no zari, no colour

Length: 4 metres (double mundu)

Weave: Balaramapuram Kaithari handloom

Authenticity: Handwoven piece.

Wear it for


Daily wear · Temple · Errands · Home · Onam (for the man who keeps it simple) · Gifting — to the man who already knows what he likes ·

Care

These pieces are made to last. Here's how to help them age beautifully.

Handloom cotton develops a patina with time — the fabric softens, the drape becomes more fluid, the colours settle into something richer and more personal than the day it arrived. This is not wear. This is the it becoming yours.

First wash: Dry clean only, to set the kasavu and protect the weave.
Thereafter: Hand wash gently in cold water with a mild, colour-safe detergent. Do not wring — press the water out gently and lay flat or hang in shade to dry. Never direct sunlight, which fades the kasavu over time.

Storage: Fold along different lines each time to prevent permanent crease marks. Store wrapped in a soft muslin or cotton cloth — never plastic, which traps moisture. A small piece of dried neem or lavender keeps moths away naturally.

Ironing: Low heat, inside out. A pressing cloth between the iron and the kasavu border protects the gold.A handloom mundu that is worn and washed and worn again will outlast anything in your wardrobe.

Treat it with care, and this mundu will give you decades.

Shipping & Returns

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Estimated delivery within 5–7 business days from date of dispatch.

Your order arrives in carefully curated, sustainable packaging - including a plantable seed card, our small gift to you. Simply plant it and watch it bloom.

As each piece in our collection is an authentic, one-of-a-kind handloom - we do not accept returns or exchanges unless your order arrives damaged or incorrect. We ask that you read product descriptions carefully before purchasing.

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Caring for Delicates

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