Introduction                                                                                       

Surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the west, the Western Ghats on the east and with a network of forty-four rivers,lush greenery and aesthetic landscape, Kerala is a natural tourist attraction preferred by tourists worldwide. Just as Kerala is beautiful, the people of Kerala are also beautiful, especially the women.The women of Kerala are known for their warmth, simplicity and hospitality and they follow a rich cultural tradition.

From very ancient times the sari has been closely associated with the women of Kerala especially the sari with zari border and the two-piece set mundu. It forms the major dress code of Malayalee women of this day.This 5 meter long cloth,worn along with a small blouse(either with the front or back open),is the most elegant and classic of all attires that look traditional and at the same time trendy. Sari is the official dress in various ceremonies like wedding,festivals, etc in Kerala. Nowadays, it is commonly preferred by housewives.

As for cuisine,the women from Kerala are known to prepare some of the tastiest and healthiest food dishes, keeping in mind their families tastes and general health. In education too, Kerala women are ages forward when compared to women from other states and they occupy some very important posts in the society.Their lifestyle and standard of living, in general, is supposed to be high.