Thekkini curates handcrafted heritage pieces rooted in Kerala tradition — starting with our signature mullappoo, the fragrant artificial jasmine strands worn and treasured every Onam.
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Our Story
Thekkini was born from a simple longing felt by every Malayali household in the UK — the fragrance of fresh mullappoo on Onam morning, the rustle of a pookalam being laid, the warmth of home traditions that distance makes harder to keep.
We work with skilled artisans to bring that same spirit to your doorstep — beginning with our handcrafted artificial mullappoo, made to last season after season, so the soul of Kerala never has to wait for a flight home.
A Kerala Tradition
Every Onam morning, families across Kerala lay a pookalam at their doorstep — rings of petals added one by one, from the centre outward, welcoming King Mahabali home. It's one of the traditions our UK diaspora customers tell us they miss most.
Our mullappoo strings bring that same soft white detailing to the heart of your own flower carpet — or your hair, doorway, or pooja room — wherever in the UK you're celebrating.
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Five ways to wear the tradition — 5-petal and 10-petal mullappoo buds, each in a normal or heavy strand, plus a ready-tied hair bow. Every piece strung to one traditional muzham length, reusable and long-lasting. Tap any piece to enquire or order directly on WhatsApp.
Our classic single-layer jasmine bud, strung to one traditional muzham length — soft and symmetrical for an everyday festive look.
The same classic 5-petal bud, packed denser along one muzham for a fuller, richer strand.
Double-layered 10-petal buds for extra fullness, strung to a traditional one-muzham length.
Our most opulent strand — dense 10-petal buds along a full muzham, made for special occasions.
A ready-tied mullappoo bow with a full muzham of blossoms — quick, elegant styling for any occasion.
Can't decide?
Message us your Onam plans — petal style, normal or heavy, or the hair bow — and we'll recommend the right piece.
Why Thekkini
Every mullappoo strand is chosen and finished with the same attention we'd want for our own family's Onam.
Each strand is finished by hand, bud by bud, in the traditional Kerala style.
No wilting, no waiting on flights from Kerala — wear it for every Onam to come.
Designs inspired directly by the mullappoo veni worn back home.
Order on WhatsApp and we'll get your mullappoo to you in time for Onam.
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