Slate Grey Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala

Slate Grey Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala

$149.00 CAD
Sale price  $149.00 CAD Regular price 
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Slate Grey Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala
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Slate Grey Kaithari Double Mundu — Handwoven Kerala

$149.00 CAD
Sale price  $149.00 CAD Regular price 

He does not need to be noticed. He simply is.

This is the Kaithari double mundu in its most considered form — ivory handloom cotton, four full metres, bordered in a slate grey that sits somewhere between still water and overcast sky, broad enough to register from across a room, quiet enough to belong in one. The kara runs clean along both edges, precise and unhurried, the way a good border always does.

A double mundu drapes differently from a single. The extra weight gathers at the waist with intention, falls with gravity, moves with the man wearing it rather than ahead of him. Once you have worn a double mundu, the single feels provisional.

Wear him to Onam with a crisp white shirt or a fine cotton kurta. Wear him to a wedding where you want to be dressed without appearing to have tried. He works with gold buttons and he works with bare feet and he does not distinguish between the two.

Handwoven in Balaramapuram. Double mundu — 4 metres. 

The Details

Type: Kerala Kaithari double mundu (men's)

Fabric: 100% handloom cotton

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

Border: Broad single kara in slate grey runs along both edges; clean, precise, no embellishment

Length: 4 metres (double mundu)

Authenticity: Single handwoven piece from Balaramapuram —will not be restocked

Wear it for


Onam · Weddings · Temple visits · Everyday elegance · Cultural festivals · 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 saree that is worn and washed and worn again will outlast anything in your wardrobe. Treat her with care, and she 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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