The traditional costume of the dancer was influenced by the clothing of the natives of Kerala, who wore white (mainly due to the hot climate). The dancer is attired in a beautiful white and gold-bordered Kasavu saree of Kerala, and is adorned with traditional gold jewellery such as bangles and chains, forehead jewellery and earrings. The special feature of the Mohiniyattam is a hair bun on the left side of the head, which is tied with jasmine blossoms. The face, eyes and eyebrows have a heavy makeup in order to emphasize the facial expressions.