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[[File:Saree of Kasaragod.jpg|alt=Kasaragod Saree|thumb|Kasaragod saree]]
A '''Kasaragod saree''' is a type of traditional [[cotton]] [[sari]] made by weavers belonging to the [[Saliya]] community in the [[Kasaragod district]] of [[Kerala]]. They are handmade and durable. They are distinct from the traditional [[Kerala sari]] and exhibit influences of neighboring [[Karavali]] styles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kasaragod: Exploring North Kerala|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/69390/kasaragod-exploring-north-kerala|access-date=2021-05-30|website=www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/|language=en}}</ref>

== History ==
This weaving tradition traces its origin to the 18th century. It was started by members of the [[Saliya|Saliya community]] who were migrating from [[Karavali]] to [[Tamil Nadu]], and by ''pathmasaliyas'' who migrated to the region from the [[Kingdom of Mysore]] and formed settlements in the region.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kasaragod Sarees (Kerala) (GI Regn No. 170) {{!}} Textiles Committee|url=https://textilescommittee.nic.in/kasaragod-sarees-kerala-gi-regn-no-170#:~:text=GI%20Regn%20No.-,170),State%20en%20route%20Tamil%20Nadu.|access-date=2021-05-30|website=textilescommittee.nic.in}}</ref>

== Significance ==
It is one among the four weaving traditions existing in [[Kerala]]. The others are [[Balaramapuram]], [[Kuthampally dhoties and set mundu|Kuthampally]] and [[Chendamangalam]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Weaving tradition of Kasaragod Sarees|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/photo-gallery/kasaragod-sarees/2252|access-date=2021-05-30|website=Kerala Tourism|language=en}}</ref>

The body of this saree is generally plain or striped using dyed yarns. The borders are hand made using [[Jacquard machine|Jacquard]] or [[Dobby (cloth)|Dobby]] techniques and hence are very attractive. This sarees are made with high [[Units of textile measurement|thread count]] in the range of 60 - 100 and employ [[vat dye]] this makes them long lasting.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-05|title=Kasaragod Cotton|url=https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/outreach/save-the-weave/indian-weaves/kasaragod-cotton|access-date=2021-05-30|website=Isha Sadhguru|language=en}}</ref> There are recent versions of this sarees with silk blend.

The ''Kasargod Weavers' Cooperative Production and Sale Society Ltd'' established in 1938 is currently keeping this tradition alive by producing and marketing this sarees and providing training on weaving.<ref>{{Cite web|author=P. Sudhakaran|date=Dec 28, 2013|title=Kasargod Saree: Reviving a tradition {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/kasargod-saree-reviving-a-tradition/articleshow/28055734.cms|access-date=2021-05-30|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> This sarees have a steady patronage since they are suitable for daily use and wearing.<ref>{{Cite web|author=P. Sudhakaran|date=Dec 28, 2013|title=Kasargod Saree: Reviving a tradition {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/kasargod-saree-reviving-a-tradition/articleshow/28055734.cms|access-date=2021-05-30|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Geographic Indication ==
In 2009, the [[Government of Kerala]] applied for Geographical Indication for Kasaragod sarees. The [[Government of India]] recognized it as a [[Geographical indication]] officially since the year 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Details {{!}} Geographical Indications {{!}} Intellectual Property India|url=http://ipindiaservices.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/170|access-date=2021-05-30|website=ipindiaservices.gov.in}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Kuthampully Saree]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Saris]]
[[Category:Indian brands]]
[[Category:History of Kasaragod district]]
[[Category:Geographical indications in Kerala]]

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TheronShifflett at 01:45, 12 September 2025