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How should I dress in Kerala?
The traditional wear of the state is called ‘Mundu’ which is worn on the lower portion of the body, from the waist to the foot. It is white and is worn by both men and women. It resembles a long skirt or a dhoti. The upper garment varies with gender and age.
What to wear in Kochi?
Clothes:
- Choices of bottoms:
- Clothes to avoid: Hot pants or shorts. If you wish to wear shorts make sure the length is modest length (knee length).
- Footwear to avoid: Any footwear with a lot of straps or laces. Kochi has a lot of Churches and temples and you cannot enter the premises with your footwear on.
Why are people living in Kerala traditionally wear cotton clothes?
Answer: , The humidity levels in Kerala are very high. So loose cotton clothes of light colours are best for our weather for many reasons. They can absorb sweat if any.
Can I wear short dress in Kerala?
The general rule when talking about clothes wear in Kerala is, dress modestly, and you are good. Keep the skirts below the knees, and ladies, capris are fine, but you’d do well to avoid shorts – though in cities, longish shorts are not frowned upon as they used to be.
Can we wear shorts in Kerala?
Not at all, people in Kerala are used to receiving a lot of European and American tourist who usually wear shorts and sleeveless, so wear shorts and sleeveless or for that matter anything which makes you comfortable.
What is the traditional dress of Kerala girl?
Though the women of Kerala generally wear saris, the traditional dress is a two-piece set known as the mundum neriyathum. The mundu is an unstitched piece of cloth that is worn around the waist. The neriyathu is worn diagonally from the left shoulder and one end is tucked in at the waist.
What type of clothes Kerala people wear?
The traditional costume of Kerala is known as ‘Mundu. ‘ It can best be described as a unisex costume that is worn on the lower part of the body and covers a person from the waist to the foot. It is usually white in color and worn by both men and women, especially during traditional ceremonies and festivals.