The mundum-neryathum is the extant form of the ancient saree referred to as "Sattika" in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain literature. The mundu is the surviving form of lower garment of the ancient clothing referred to as antariya worn in a special way (lower garment). The neriyath is the modern adaptation of a thin scarf worn from the right shoulder to the left shoulder referred to in ancient Buddhist-Jain texts as the uttariya. This two-set garments eventually evolved into what is now known as Kerala sari.