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Onam is the perfect time to add a classic kasavu saree or set mundu to your wardrobe. Kochi has several stores offering authentic handloom pieces, affordable festive options and custom designs. Traditional off-white and gold styles remain popular, while many stores now offer tissue fabrics, colourful borders and contemporary patterns. Shopping early also gives you more choices in designs, sizes and matching blouses. Here are five places worth visiting for your Onam shopping.

Kasavu Parampara, Pallimukku

Kasavu Parampara is a heritage handloom brand established in 1924. Its products are made in the brand’s own manufacturing units using traditional Balaramapuram weaving techniques. The collection includes kasavu sarees with gold borders, tissue designs, set mundu, men’s dhotis and custom wedding wear. Visitors also appreciate the helpful staff, product quality and reasonable pricing.

Kasavu Nilayam Kuttambuli Kaythari, Thrippunithura

Located at Statue Junction, Kasavu Nilayam Kuttambuli Kaythari has been operating since 2001. The store works directly with Kuthampully weavers and stocks traditional kasavu sarees, mundum neriyathum, men’s cotton mundu and kurtas. Shoppers can also find modern options featuring pastel shades, floral embroidery, mural prints and minimal motifs.

Mangalyakasav, Pallimukku

Mangalyakasav brings Balaramapuram handloom clothing to central Kochi through its Pallimukku outlet. Its range covers pure handloom sarees, tissue sarees, designer kasavu styles, set mundu and men’s traditional wear. Ready-made blouses with attached sleeves are also available for convenient festive styling.

Kasavu & Khajuraho, Panangad

Kasavu & Khajuraho is suitable for shoppers looking for more personalised designs. Located opposite St. Mary’s Chapel near Cheppanam Road, the boutique offers Kerala handlooms, designer tissue sarees, embellished blouses, custom bridal wear and festive collections. 

Kasavukada, Pallimukku

Situated behind Fine Arts Hall on Church Landing Road, Kasavukada offers traditional Kerala clothing for women, men and children. Its collection includes kasavu wedding sarees, printed festive sarees, set mundu, handloom dhotis, kurtas and kuttikuppayam. Coordinated wedding combinations for couples are another useful option. 

Choosing the Right Kasavu Store

For traditional handloom pieces, start with Kasavu Parampara, Kasavu Nilayam or Mangalyakasav. Kasavukada offers convenient family and wedding collections, while Kasavu & Khajuraho is better suited to customised festive and bridal designs. Compare the fabric, weave, border finish and handloom certification before making your purchase. Visit early if you need blouse stitching or customised detailing before Onam. Check availability and store timings before travelling during the busy festival season.

FAQs

1. Where can I buy authentic Balaramapuram kasavu sarees in Kochi?
Kasavu Parampara in Pallimukku sells authentic Balaramapuram handloom sarees made in its own manufacturing units and has operated since 1924.

2. Where can I find affordable kasavu wear in Kochi for Onam?
Mangalyakasav in Pallimukku offers budget-friendly chuttikara mundu and regular handloom pieces priced from approximately ₹1,000 to ₹1,500.

3. Which kasavu shop in Kochi sells matching wedding outfits for couples?
Kasavukada in Pallimukku sells coordinated wedding combinations along with kasavu sarees, set mundu, men’s dhotis, kurtas and children’s traditional clothing.

4. Where can I buy customised bridal kasavu sarees in Kochi?
Kasavu & Khajuraho in Panangad offers customised bridal wear, designer tissue sarees, embellished blouses and Kerala handloom outfits.

5. Where can I buy Kuthampully handloom sarees and set mundu in Kochi?
Kasavu Nilayam Kuttambuli Kaythari at Statue Junction in Thrippunithura works directly with Kuthampully weavers and sells sarees, set mundu and men’s traditional wear.