Black Kara double mundu
Black Kara double mundu
The double mundu in black kara is the formal register of the Kerala dhoti tradition. The black border sets the ivory body in relief with clean authority. This double-length cloth can be worn folded at the waist for everyday use or draped full-length for formal occasions. Woven at Chendamangalam on a traditional pit loom.
Fabric: Handloom cotton
Border: Black kara
Weave cluster: Chendamangalam, Ernakulam, Kerala
Specification: Double mundu
Wash care: Gentle hand wash, dry in shade
Care & Maintenance
Dry clean is recommended for the first 3 washes to set the zari and natural dyes. For subsequent washes, hand wash gently in cold water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent. Do not wring or machine wash. Dry flat in shade , prolonged direct sunlight can dull the zari lustre. Store folded in a clean muslin cloth; avoid plastic bags and mothballs near zari borders.
Shipping & Returns
Free shipping on all orders across India. Orders are dispatched within 48 hours of confirmation. Delivery typically takes 7-14 working days via India Post depending on your location.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. The item must be in original, unwashed, unworn condition. Return shipping is at the customer's cost. All approved returns are refunded as Neythkari Credits (store credit only, not a cash refund). Credits are valid for 12 months and can be used on any order.
Handloom Mark
Certified handwoven
Woven in Kerala
Chendamangalam, Ernakulam
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The Weavers of Chendamangalam
The craft arrived in Chendamangalam when the Paliyath Achans, prime ministers of the Cochin kingdom, brought weavers from Tamil Nadu's Devangar community to settle along the Periyar river. What began as a new livelihood took root across generations until it became inseparable from the identity of Chendamangalam itself.
Neythkari works directly with these weaver families, not middlemen. A fair portion of every sale returns to the craftsperson. When you buy from us, you are participating in a supply chain that keeps one of Kerala's most enduring traditions alive.
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