Vishu cards: konna flowers, Krishna flute, family card

A card a Malayali family sends for Vishu, the Kerala new year on the first of Medam. These nine show a Happy Vishu card under konna flowers and a brass uruli, a Krishna card with a flute and a peacock feather, and a family card framed by two lit lamps with an empty panel for a name. Each is drawn in Kerala mural, watercolour or a gold-edged graphic. Type a different subject and the same styles carry it.

• a greeting to family for Vishu
• a card with space for a name
• a printed card for a Kerala community event
• a card with a Krishna motif

Frequently asked questions

What is konna?

Konna, or kanikonna, is the yellow cassia flower that blooms in Kerala around Vishu, and it is central to the festival's arrangements.

Is the greeting spelled as I need it?

The cards use Happy Vishu and Vishu Ashamsakal, a Malayalam greeting, lettered as the design sets them. Check the lettering against your wording before printing.

Can I write my name in the family card?

Yes. The centre panel is left empty for the sender's name.

What is the kasavu style?

Kasavu is the cream cloth with a gold edge worn at Vishu, and this style uses thin gold borders in that manner.

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