Onnara is a traditional form of underwear for women of all ages mostly worn among Hindu women in Kerala (the southernmost state of India). is a dothi (sarong) tied in such a way that it is tight, and cannot be accidentally released.
Specifications A cotton (handloom) cloth of size 6 × 3 (1 = 1.5 ft approximately) is used to drape around the waist, in a particular style under the outer garment (pavada, saree, or mundu).
Other names is also called in some parts of the state. The word is more often used in the southern part of Kerala; is mostly a northern Kerala usage. However, there are certain differences in wearing compared to . The style of wearing is simpler than that of and there are different types of .
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