Chowri  ಚೌರಿ

Traditional False Hair

Chowri also refers to traditional false hair or a hairpiece used as part of grooming and personal adornment.

Hair has long been an important element of traditional appearance, and additional hair could be used to create volume, shape or a particular style.

An Element of Adornment

The Chowri was not simply functional. It formed part of the way people presented themselves, particularly on occasions when traditional appearance and dress were important.

Heritage of Personal Style

Traditional hairstyles, ornaments and clothing together created the visual identity of a community.

The Chowri is one small component of that larger tradition.

Heritage Note

Many aspects of traditional appearance have disappeared from everyday life, making objects such as the Chowri valuable reminders of how earlier generations groomed and adorned themselves.

A forgotten element of traditional beauty, preserved through memory and material culture.

Virtual Modha goode

• Virtiual Modhagood – The virtual Museum of Kodava Heritage.