Kerala sarees are off-white or cream sarees with a golden kasavu border. They are the classic choice for Onam, Vishu, weddings and temple visits.

No products were found matching your selection.

Saree for Onam and Vishu

For Onam and Vishu, many families buy new clothes for the festival - for Onam this gift of new clothes is called Onakkodi. Along with the classic kasavu, modern Onam sarees add coloured borders, mural prints or tissue for a festive shine.

Kerala Wedding Saree and Kerala Traditional Saree

A Kerala wedding saree is usually a kasavu or tissue saree with a broad gold border, sometimes with temple or mural motifs. Kerala traditional sarees are handwoven in places like Balaramapuram and Kuthampully. For more silks, see South Indian sarees; for white looks, see white sarees.

Kerala Saree FAQs

What is a kasavu saree?

A kasavu saree is a cream or off-white Kerala saree with a golden zari border called kasavu.

What is the difference between a set mundu and a set saree?

Set mundu (mundum neriyathum) is the traditional two-piece set. A Kerala set saree is a one-piece saree made in the same style.

Which blouse goes with a Kerala saree?

Green, red, maroon or golden blouses look great with kasavu sarees.