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What is Kerala Kasavu saree? All about Kerala's traditional dress

'What is Kerala Kasavu saree' is a question I hear every time I wear it for a special function or an auspicious occasion. With Vishu around the corner, I decided to talk about what Kerala kasavu is. This year, the festival of Vishu is on April 15th, which gives me one more reason to talk about Kerala Kasavu sarees. Sharing one of my favourite photos when my mother and son dressed in traditional Kerala style! [READ: Where to Eat in Kochi,    Best of Kochi in 3 days , Heading to Kumarakom? ] Do you see the happiness that festivals like Vishu and Onam bring into our homes? Also, read about the Saddest Vishu of my Life and Weekend trip to Kochi. What is special about Kerala Kasavu saree? 'Kasavu', in Malayalam, refers to the gold thread, the zari, that is used to adorn the Kerala saree which is in a cream colour throughout the body and the border is in gold - the border part of the saree - is called Kasavu. The cream and gold combination in a Kerala Kasavu saree is its key