Many are still confused with the type and size of Onnaramundu. Availabilty of the onnaramundu is another issue detering the young from trying and using this lingerie.
Infact, the best variety is the 6feet by 3feet size handloom neryathu. This type of neryathu, with a thin 'kara' is very popular (for use as 'neryathu' ) in south Travancore too. 'Onnaramundu' , by that name, is not available in this part of the State. And that's why, the best alternative is suggested here.
In central and north Travancore, onnaramundu, (by that name itself) is available with most of the handloom textile shops. And certainly there's no problem at all in Malabar region.
Those of you desirous of graduating to onnara, may buy this neryathu from handloom textile shops ( and some of the big shops as well !). The size is 6'x3', ideal for wearing with mundu, saree, or churidar. It fits well and does not protrude down the knee level. The length is sufficient for lean and medium built body sized persons. For bulky sized, and large belly, this may not be sufficient. Alternate source may be required for this.
I find some of the readers are confused ( made to confuse by some others) as to whether they can use 'eerezha thorthu' (used for bathing) or 'chuttithorthu'. The experience tells us that these are not the right thing. Moreover, the size of these 'thorths' won't suit well to drape as onnara (thaar).
For people having no access to a handloom shop, or those who are reluctant (or shy) to ask for the 'neriyathu', there's another source who will supply you the stuff by courier. The item (a pair minimum) will reach you anywhere in the world, at very reasonable charges.
Infact, the best variety is the 6feet by 3feet size handloom neryathu. This type of neryathu, with a thin 'kara' is very popular (for use as 'neryathu' ) in south Travancore too. 'Onnaramundu' , by that name, is not available in this part of the State. And that's why, the best alternative is suggested here.
In central and north Travancore, onnaramundu, (by that name itself) is available with most of the handloom textile shops. And certainly there's no problem at all in Malabar region.
Those of you desirous of graduating to onnara, may buy this neryathu from handloom textile shops ( and some of the big shops as well !). The size is 6'x3', ideal for wearing with mundu, saree, or churidar. It fits well and does not protrude down the knee level. The length is sufficient for lean and medium built body sized persons. For bulky sized, and large belly, this may not be sufficient. Alternate source may be required for this.
I find some of the readers are confused ( made to confuse by some others) as to whether they can use 'eerezha thorthu' (used for bathing) or 'chuttithorthu'. The experience tells us that these are not the right thing. Moreover, the size of these 'thorths' won't suit well to drape as onnara (thaar).
For people having no access to a handloom shop, or those who are reluctant (or shy) to ask for the 'neriyathu', there's another source who will supply you the stuff by courier. The item (a pair minimum) will reach you anywhere in the world, at very reasonable charges.
