In order to express the characteristic i.e silent, beautiful or angry nature of the Theyyam, over and above the face decoration, the costumes also play an important role. The shape of the ‘Mudi’ differs based on the character of the Theyyam. Round shaped ‘Mudi’ with fire balls showing the angry mood and violent nature, beautiful and long shaped ‘Mudi’ with different and attractive ornaments showing the silent and friendly characteristic are important features of Theyyams.The ‘Mudi’ is being decorated with red coloured cloth as well as coloured papers. Also red coloured flowers are used to make it more attractive. Over and above to these items, and in fact, the most important item for the Theyyam costume is the leaves of coconut tree. The leaves of coconut trees are cut into different and attractive shape which plays an important role in the Theyyam costumes. Different types of ornaments made of metal and flower are worn in hands, legs and neck. Arms like sword, arrow, bow, shield, knife, tri-pointed arrow (Trisool) etc. are being used by the Theyyams as part of its costumes.Dried cloth soaked in starch with different decorations is also one of the important costume of the Theyyam.
