Best Kerala Saree Blouse Designs

Go wild with your creativity and pair your Kasavu with these good-as-gold designs.

Written by Pratima Ati, MSc  • 

From the backwaters to the food, from the attires to the festivals, everything about Kerala is undeniably breathtaking. One of the best ways to flaunt that Keralite vibe is by donning a kasavu saree with a gorgeous blouse. To help you with this, we are going to acquaint you with some of the best Kerala saree blouse designs that you can rely on any day and will never be disappointed with. Below, we have a lookbook that will guide you. All you have to do is scroll down and pick your favorite. Let these designs bring out your personality better while you give the highest of importance to the state’s traditions.

Latest Kerala Saree Blouse Designs And Patterns

1. Kerala Saree With Gold Brocade Blouse

Pair Kerala saree with gold brocade blouse
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Kerala saree, as we all know, essentially comes with a golden border. While the options to mix and match colors with this saree are practically limitless, the gold color is a signature style that never goes out of style. If you are looking to keep it original, drape the saree in authentic Kerala style and go with a golden brocade blouse that will further enhance your look.

2. Kerala Saree With Gamcha Style Blouse

Pair Kerala saree with gamcha style blouse
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Gamcha is coming back in full swing, and not just in sarees but blouses too. We are living in a time and age where everything old like Khadi, linen, gamcha, etc. are all seeing a major comeback. Sporting a simple V-neck gamcha blouse with a plain saree is one of the most elegant ways of doing it. You can just go with a broad, squared pattern for the back neck. This blouse goes absolutely amazing with a white saree.

3. Kerala Saree With Plain Red blouse

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Image: Instagram @dimpy.udhani

Red is a celebratory color and is perfect for weddings. If you are the bridesmaid and have a gang full of girls attending your Mallu friend’s wedding, you guys can all choose to go with a ‘kasuvu’ saree and pick shades of red. You can go with piping or embroidery to mellow the red a little bit, but suit yourself.

4. Kerala Saree With Green Raw Silk Blouse

Pair Kerala saree with green raw silk blouse
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Image: Instagram @thegorgeousbride

A blouse you can’t say no to, and a look people can’t stop looking at. Raw silk is a perfect match for all things bridal or even if you just want to spruce up your simple outfits. Go with a raw silk green blouse and the timeless high neck with puff sleeves pattern. Touch it up a little with floral embroidery, enough for it to pop. Don’t overpower it, though.

5. Kerala Saree With A Blue Boat Neck Blouse

Pair Kerala saree with a blue boat neck blouse
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Are you a minimalist and want to go with muted undertones? Choose an offbeat but elegant pastel like the color of the blouse. The blue and off-white hit a sweet spot without looking flat, but that said, go with some amount of embroidery either in gold or silver. And if it’s a wedding, go ahead and wear gold embellishments. Also, you have a ton of options when it comes to accessories.

6. Kasavu Saree With Off-White Sleeveless Blouse

Pair Kasavu saree with off-white sleeveless blouse
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Image: Instagram @indianfashionss

If you think keeping it all plain might not be a good idea, I’d say we need to know how to deal with it. A simple sleeveless blouse with gold piping is just enough if you can nail the fit. Go with a classic pot neck for the back, bare neck, and a chignon updo. Oh, and red lipstick too if you want to take it a notch higher.

7. Kerala Cotton Saree With Lace Blouse

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We all know the traditional ‘Kasavu’ sarees, but there are other variants too. One thing common to everything in Kerala is that they come in ‘off-white’ and are gorgeous too. If you happen to visit Kerala, make sure you pick up at least one of them. You can pair it with absolutely anything – from a lace blouse to a crop top – whatever works for you.

8. Kerala Saree With Kutch Cotton Embroidery Blouse

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The idea of mix and match is primarily to create a contrast, which is what makes it interesting. Choosing colors, styles, and patterns that match your personality type is a key factor in this. If you prefer handloom, go with a self-embroidered thread work cotton blouse, because even a simple blouse pattern makes it look interesting.

9. Kerala Saree With A T-Shirt

Pair Kerala saree with a t-shirt
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Image: Instagram @parniray

Yes, I mean, why not? Pairing T-shirts with sarees has become a thing now. So, if you are bored of mix and match with contrast blouses, pick any random T-shirt – be it sleeveless, full sleeves, off-shoulder or even a tube top – and wrap yourself in a Kerala saree. If you are part of the bridesmaid’s team for your friend’s Christian wedding, you guys can do a theme – with different colored T-shirts and sunglasses. It has the potential to go viral. You never know!

10. Kerala Saree And Gold Blouse

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Image: Instagram @keralasaree

If you are headed home for Onam and don’t have time for shopping; or have an invite for Onam to a friend’s place and want to surprise her with a Kerala saree? Get yourself one of these readymade gold blouses and you are sorted.

11. Kerala Saree With Checkered Blouse

Pair Kerala saree with a checkered blouse
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Image: Instagram @parakayaworld

Contrast blouses are great, and that is established. Now, how well you do it is up to you and your preference. But, checkered blouses are perfect, go for it.

12. Kerala Saree With Plain Black Blouse

Pair Kerala saree with a plain black blouse
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There’s nothing a classic black blouse cannot do for you. So basically, not having a blouse to go with a saree like this is not an excuse. Spruce up your accessories, or don’t. It still looks great anyway!

13. Kerala Saree With A Printed Blouse

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Image: Instagram @ecoloom.co

There is a sudden spurt in Ikat, and a new found love for it, even though it has been around for the longest time. But, we are not complaining, because everything handloom especially the ikat, Baltic, Pochampally, indigo and other prints look good particularly great with plain sarees. So next time, style your Kerala saree with a plain Ikat blouse, don’t miss out on this.

14. Kerala Saree And Sleeveless Kalamkari Blouse

Pair your Kerala saree with sleeveless kalamkari blouse
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Image: Instagram @nisha.eliza.mathew

Because no list is complete without having ‘Kalamkari’ in it – here’s the show stopper. A simple sleeveless blouse that looks truly amazing.

When it comes to sarees, different states have their ethnic weaves. The above Kerala saree blouse designs would not only give you a sneak peek into the culture but also help you rock any occasion with elan. The traditional kasavu saree available in silk or cotton weaves can be styled in various ways depending in the kind and color of blouse you choose. Next time you are in Kerala, do browse through the above designs to give you more inspiration to wear the traditional attire with grace and style.

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