“Akokobaatan” – Mother Hen
Symbolic of motherliness, parental care, discipline and tenderness.
From the proverb “when the hen steps on the feet of her chicks, she doesn’t mean to kill them”.
(Little box of squares forming a diamond shape)
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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 shweshwe fabric is originally stiff, with a distinct smell. It is recommended to always wash the fabric before use. This gets rid of the stiffness and makes it soft to use. The fabric also shrinks a bit after washing. Photo-credit:
Dress by Royal Divine Kente
