Lavender Kasavu Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala

Lavender Kasavu Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala

$189.00 CAD
Sale price  $189.00 CAD Regular price 
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Lavender Kasavu Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala
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Lavender Kasavu Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala

$189.00 CAD
Sale price  $189.00 CAD Regular price 

He is calm. He has decided. He is already the best-dressed man at the table.

This is the Kaithari double mundu in a broad lavender kara the colour of jacaranda in full bloom, held on each edge by a precise line of kasavu that catches the light without competing with it. The border sits between lilac and soft violet depending on how the day falls, which means he reads differently at a morning Onam ritual than he does at an evening gathering, and correctly at both.

Four metres of fine ivory handloom cotton. He drapes with the weight and ease that only a double mundu has — gathered, unhurried, completely at home.

This is the mundu for the man who is comfortable wearing something unexpected. Pair with a crisp ivory or white kurta and let the lavender at the hem be the one considered choice of the day. Or a plain white cotton shirt, untucked, and sandals — he moves between ceremony and ease without changing. Nothing more needed.

Handwoven in Balaramapuram. Double mundu — 4 metres. Quiet, considered, entirely himself.

The Details

Type: Kerala Kaithari double mundu (men's)

Fabric: 100% handloom cotton

Body: Ivory (Vella) — fine count, clean, lightweight

Border: Broad kara in lavender with kasavu lines running along both edges

Border style: Broad colour stripe with twin kasavu edges

Length: 4 metres (double mundu)

Weave: Balaramapuram Kaithari handloom

Authenticity: Single handwoven piece —will not be restocked.

Wear it for


Onam · Vishu · Temple · Weddings as a guest · Cultural festivals · Gifting — to the man who wears calm like it costs something · Any occasion that deserves more than white

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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