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Kasavu Mundu and Neryathu  
are extremely light pure cotton handlooms edged with golden thread. The golden edging is sometimes touched with contrasting bright colours. They are worn as traditional saris or used as dress material. A Malayalee (Keralite) woman wearing the mundu and neryathu, with her long black oiled hair tied loosely and strung with a garland of Jasmine, is the very picture of elegance. The men wear the mundu around the loin and the neryathu around the shoulders.

 

Murals

Kerala stands next to Rajasthan in having the largest collection of murals based on puranic (ancient Indian mythology) themes. The murals of Kerala bear the stamp of uniqueness in aesthetic composition and techniques. Most of these were painted between 15th and 19th centuries, many even date back to the 8th century AD.The temples and palaces of Kerala are invariable sagas of Hindu gods and goddesses and visual poems of their heroic deeds.

Nettipattom  
The Keralites' love for gold is reflected even in the manner they adorn their favorite beast. The elephant, which is an integral part of any celebration here, is turned out in full regal splendor for any pageant or procession. The nettippattom (the glittering ornament that adorns the forehead of the elephant) is crafted in with Three and a half kilograms of copper and three sovereigns (24 gms) of gold by a skilled clan of artisans. Nowhere in India is an elephant decorated so extravagantly.

 

Thookuvilakku

The most famous bronze craft in India is the ancient statue of Nataraja (Lord Siva in dancing posture). But in Kerala bronze (bell metal or gun metal) popularly known as Odu is used for making small and big vessels, lamps etc. Huge wick lamps in different sizes and shapes like the Nilavilakku, Thookkuvilakku - hanging lamp, etc are widely used in each and every house. A variety of bronze (Vellodu) is often used for making this and it has more alloy content of lead.

Netturpetti  
The ethnic jewel box of the Kerala woman was once a mark of the influential families of the land. The casket (petti) originally designed in the Nettur region of Malabar is testimony of the patience and skill of the artisans who make it. The box usually made of rosewood is fully handcrafted. Every joint, every screw and lock is shaped and chiseled by the hand. The wooden box is first varnished and then fixed with brass frames.

 

Aaranmula mirror

Centuries ago the native craftsmen invented a mirror made of metal. The bronze (odu) workers of Aranmula (Pathanamthitta district) specialize in making the world famous cast metal mirrors with handles known as the Aranmula Kannadi, made from four metal alloys, viz. Copper, Silver, Bronze & Lead. This ornamental mirror is exceedingly rare. Only two master craftmen and their families still make them.