Rose Kasavu Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala

Rose Kasavu Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala

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

$189.00 CAD
Sale price  $189.00 CAD Regular price 

He is warm. He is unhurried. He already knows where he is going.

This is the Kaithari double mundu in thamaravarnam and gold — a mauve-rose kara the colour of a lotus at dusk, broad and quietly luminous, with kasavu lines running through it that catch the light without asking for attention. The border sits between pink and lavender depending on how the light falls, which means he reads differently at morning Onam rituals than he does at an evening wedding, and correctly at both.

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

This is the mundu for the man who is not afraid of warmth. Wear him with an ivory or cream kurta and let the rose at the hem be the one colour decision of the day. Or a white cotton shirt, untucked, and sandals — he moves easily between ceremony and ease. Small gold earring if that is his way. A watch with a simple strap. Nothing more.

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

The Details

Type: Kerala Kaithari double mundu (men's)

Fabric: 100% handloom cotton

Body: Ivory (Vella) — plain, fluid, unembellished

Border: Broad kara in thamaravarnam (lotus rose — mauve pink) with kasavu (gold zari) lines running through; fine crimson thread detail at the inner border edge

Length: 4 metres (double mundu)

Authenticity: Single handwoven piece from Balaramapuram — not mill-made, not power-loom

Wear it for


Onam · Weddings · Temple occasions · Cultural festivals · Gifting — to the man who wears warmth without self-consciousness ·


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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