KasavuSarees – The Southern Wave of Fashion That Is Simply Unbeatable

Saree is the most elegant traditional Indian wear. This is not to say that wearing saree makes you look old-fashioned. The Indian saree is simply timeless!It has deep roots in history. What we see today has evolved with time, and contemporary designs have made it compatible with latest fashion trends. The evolution of sarees in India is linked to specific regions that have diverse culture and traditions. Sarees, being a part of Indian custom and rituals, have a distinct mark of its roots no matter how contemporary and modern its design might be. Kasavu Silk sarees A case in point is the Kasavu, a saree that belongs to Kerala in South India. Sarees as we know is a single piece of fabric usually about 5 meters long. This fabric is usually wrapped around the body, covering the lower and upper parts. It has its roots in the traditional Keralianwear,MundumNeriyathum that comprises of two pieces of garments unlike the sarees we know. Mundu is the name of the lower part while the upper garment is the neriyathu. However,what we see in Kasavu, the saree from Kerala, on the Western coast of South India, is a variant of the traditional wear. Although the Kasavu saree is derived from MundumNeriyathum, it comes in a single piece like any other saree. The saree, made from South Indian silk that is known as pattu, is a costly presentation in gold and cream combination. The stunning appeal of the saree is making waves in the fashion scene as celebrities and film stars have popularized it. The lead has been taken by actress Tabu, and other notable South Indian film actresses of yesteryears have joined her. The traditional blouse designs for silk sarees go very well with this divine creation. Cream and Gold The saree base is composed in cream color silk with gold combination being used mostly to line the borders with a thick band. While mostly solid gold borders are popular, small and petite design elements are also lined against it to add a special dimension to the design. There is an unearthly grace in the saree that lends divinity to its appeal. These sarees are the staple wear during festivities, and are widely worn during festivities and weddings. In fact, this saree can well be considered the face of Onam, the biggest festival in Kerala. An ethnic flavor The saree in the color combination of cream and gold has caught the fancy of the women folk who refuse to try out other color combinations. The elegance and charm of the cream and gold saree comes with an ethnic flavor that makes you stand out from the crowd. Bollywood film stars have endorsed the saree in a big way. Remember Deepika Padukone in the arms of Shahrukh Khan in Chennai Express? She was wearing a similar Kasavu silk saree, and flashing the priceless smile as an embodiment of the ethic wear. The saree exemplifies the timeless appeal of blending tradition with modernity.