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“Habesha” refers to people who come from Ethiopia or Eritrea in East Africa (at the horn of Africa). So a Habesha wedding is simply a wedding celebrated from these parts or by the Habesha people.
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The khanga (or kanga) or Leso (Kenya) is a piece of printed rectangular colourful cotton fabric worn in East Africa. Â It is similar to the Kitenge but thinner and lighter. The design of the central part(mji) of the khanga differs from the borders (pindo) that surround it. The fabric is usually 1.5 m by 1…
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No need thinking about how you’ll ever get to tie the Nigerian head wrap style or headtie (gele). Enter Auto-gele…this is a ready to wear headtie. The style is already fixed, so you don’t need to spend hours trying to tie a gele, or spend money looking for a gele expert to help you tie…
The typical length of the Umushana should be one that covers your shoes from your waist. Pay attention to your pleats when draping your Umushana so you have a neat look and elegant carriage. It should go round your body with even and neatly tucked pleats, and be pinned securely and discreetly on your shoulder….
What are Krobo Beads? Krobo beads are colourful beads made by the Ashanti and Krobo tribes of Ghana from recycled glass. 1. The glass is ground, using a mortar and pestle, into fine powder. 2. Ceramic powder is then added to the sieved powder glass. This ceramic powder determines the base colour of the beads….
