The 100% cotton Dashiki fabric is usually 45 inches wide and comes in various colours and a signature design. These design is repeated every two yards (a panel) of the fabric, which is enough to make a shirt.
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Ruracio simply means “dowry negotiations” or “dowry payment”. Theses days the ruracio ceremony precedes the wedding in Kikuyu. The bride price or dowry is now is determined by factors such as how educated the bride is, her career, her social class, e.t.c. The bride price usually includes: Items for the men in the family A…
The khanga (or kanga) or Leso (Kenya) is a piece of printed rectangular colourful cotton fabric worn in East Africa. 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…
1. After a date has been set, the groom and his family must make sure they arrive early at the bride’s house. Late coming can attract a fine, depending on who you’re dealing with. 2. The groom and his family should wait at the gate of the bride’s family home and request to be let…
Q. I usually have thick and long hair but noticed that all the while I was on contraceptives (depo-provera) my hair stopped growing. My hair felt limp and looked thin and dull. But after months of stopping depo-provera my hair has bounced back. Do contraceptives actually affect hair growth? A. Yes contraceptives affect hair growth…
What you need: An old handbag, clutch purse or school bag African print fabric (kitenge, Ankara) Some Glue A pair of scissors A knife 1. Remove the covering of your old bag, which will most likely be peeled leather or any other fabric for making bags. 2. Measure the fabric you need to wrap…
3 Likely Reasons You Are Experiencing Hair Breakage 1. You May Not Be Eating Enough Protein You are what you eat, so if you want healthy, strong and shiny hair then you need to scrutinise what you eat. Eating the right foods will help supply your hair with the needed vitamins and minerals. Chicken,…
