Uma made me reveal the following. Infact, the text below is based on an article on thaar ( and edited with certain additions) , which I had sent to my friend long back (sometime during 1995, if I remember right !). I had pictures too that time. But sorry, I dont have them with me now.
Thaar – an introduction.
Thaar or Thar : is the name of a desert, In Rajasthan. The great Thaar desert.
Thar : is also the name of an animal, something like the goat. The Thaars (Varayadukal) at the Munnar hills.
But the Thaar I am now talking to you about, is a simple piece of cotton cloth. About 2 x 1 metre in size. But that is not just a piece of cloth, but is extremely erotic and is the best lingerie. Thaar (Onnara) is the simple and humble under garment worn by some of the Hindu Keralite women. Women of castes like Nair, Namboothiri, and their sub-sects (and Thiyyas of North Malabar too, I am told) wear the Thaar. And no where else in the world. So, Thaar is absolutely a malayalee element.
Thaar is the traditional under-garment of these groups of Keralites. Yeah, Kerala is “God’s own country”, Thaar is “Kerala’s own under-garment”. Kerala is beautiful and erotic ! Thaar too is !
Kerala is highly adaptive to the modern world and its developments. So also, Kerala had adopted all the developments (changes) in the garments and fashion. The youth of Kerala is the most fast changing society. This, however, made dramatic and total changes in the life styles and so the garments. The old is replaced by the western new. One such garment that is now ‘forgotten’ by the youth is the ‘Thaar / Onnara’. However, some of the Malayalis, who are not that fast – who uphold the traditions – have not ignored the Thaar (among a few such elements).
As you would appreciate to know, the modern (allopathic) medicines/system has almost uprooted our ancient and traditional Ayurveda system. However, you know that , Ayurveda is making a comeback. This is true in the case of Keralite garments and styles too, though not fully. Not all is forgotten. Some people are still interested and value the old. Thaar is one among those. Thaar is also referred to as “Onnara”, in some parts of Kerala.
Thaar is worn by women of all ages. Girls at their puberty are introduced to wearing the thaar. Draping the thaar is simple, but looks complex to those not used to. May be I'll show you some photos of wearing the thaar (later !).
The good and bad of Thaar.
Thaar is not just an undergarment. It does a lot of good ! (unlike the panties, which only serves to hold the sanitary pad !). I shall list a few of the good of Thaar.
In addition to its simple (vaginal-)protection, the Thaar is an excellent body shaper. The thaar, worn correctly and regularly, shapes the body. It holds the butts bulbous, pulls the thighs, and keeps the vaginal and anal openings closed. It holds the abdominal and vaginal muscles. Many gaenacologists suggest the thar as an excellent method of preventing the uterus prolapse.
And equally important, the thaar is an erotic element. It adds sex-appeal ! The shape, the corners on the thighs/legs, the bow shaped pull at the back, and the tuck, makes a kick in the male brain. The aroma, is a pleasure, if you enjoy that !!.
The thaar is to be worn tight. If loose, it doesn’t give its purpose, or advantages.
There are arguments against the thaar too. The main points are :
It’s difficult to wear, and requires expertise for the right fit.
There’s a projection (of the tuck) at the rear, and so the looks are not flat and clean.
It is too tight fitting. The tightness may be uncomfortable.
It loosens by the body movements.
Thaar is totally incompatible to the modern dress. (Churidaar, Jeans, Midi, …)
It’s inconvienient during the periods.
It’s not convienient during travel.
And so on ..
There are views against these, and suggests ways to overcome the drawbacks. A more balanced view, taking into consideration of the expertise of those wearing thaar regularly, will be helpful.
It is easy to wear, you need a few days’ practice.
It being cotton, absorbs the sweat and discharges (if any) from the vagina. This keeps the waist and around dry. This keeps away any fungus infections (normally due to the wetness).
The tucking and the projection is not revealed, with mundu, saree, night gown, pyjamas, or churidar. (However, with only ottamundu, its fully revealing…!).
The tightness of the thaar is comfortable, if you are regular. (discomforts, if at all any, are for a couple of days only).
Thaar is an excellent body shaper. (Girls, please listen !). It reduces the waist line, makes the buttocks bulbous.
Its compatible with many dress types, and almost all home-wears, except the jeans, mini, midi, or such short tight dress. It is perfectly Ok with churidars (I know personally, many girls have it, even when going out).
During the periods too, its quite safe (being fully absorbent). Keeping clean is the concern.
Thaar gets loosened with the body movements and work. But one or two clips (safety pins) can simply solve the problem. Alternately, the knot at the ends (tucked in well) can keep thaar in good fit.
No darkening of skin around the waste (being non-nylon, and being not rope-like tight).
During travel too, its quite Ok, if worn with the right dress. Take safety measures for loosening the thaar.
And of all, the rear looks it provide – the bow like tightness/pull and the tuck – are exciting and quite erotic. Your viewers would like and appreciate your classical looks. ( With your panties, the panty lines are clearly visible too, remember.).
Thaar technique.
( Further explanations here will be boring ….(?) I shall try to put some pictures… as and when someone helps !)
Girija Teacher, and all those interested and curious about thaar, are you listening ?