Here are instructions on how to pre-wash your shweshwe fabric:
Firstly, soak the fabric hot water in laundry tub or your bath tub. (DO NOT add detergent for pre-wash).
Place in washing machine on Rinse & Spin cycle.
Dry and Iron. (You can use a clothes dryer if you have one).
Photo: Nomzamo Mbatha in dark brown shweshwe top and skirt.
Today we will be answering common questions about the Ghanaian customary marriage and knocking Ceremony . So it will be great for you to hang out with us for the next few minutes and gain new information on some key aspects of a traditional engagement Ceremony. How many types of marriages do we have in…
Kente Cloth Patterns and Their Meanings Symbol of exploitation or being overburdened with work. From the proverb – ” I cannot even carry the python, yet you are asking me to use the puff adder’s head as the carrying pad.” Photo of bride in Kente and red beaded dress by PK Hazel.
Today we will be giving you 5 tips to guide you on how to select what to wear to a traditional African wedding. So it will be great for you to hang out with us for the next few minutes and gain new information on what is appropriate to wear to an African traditional wedding….
Originally, the bottom tier was eaten at the wedding ceremony. The middle tier was to beshared and distributed after the wedding ceremony. The top tier was to be eaten during the first child’s christening. Now that doesn’t apply any more… Couples simply eat the top tier during their first wedding anniversary. Cake by Azokh Wedding…
Here is a list of Ruracio items the Groom usually brings: Items for the men in the bride’s family (Athuri) Fattened ram (Goima) He-goat (Thenge) Sheep (Ng’ondu) Kaburi Blankets Goats (counted in tens; Mburi cia mirongo) Heifer (Mori) Njohi ya uuki (beer made from honey) Assorted items for bride’s father (Maaha indo cia Muthuri)…
1. Ethiopian gold and silver smiths are usually men from Askum in Northern Ethiopia. 2. Gold is esteemed in the Ethiopian society, being a popular gift for weddings, graduations ceremonies, child baptism, awards and other events. 3. Popular Ethiopian jewelry ere earrings (tsirur) , pendants (dinble), crosses, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, rings, wedding rings (yegabcha kelebet)….
