Beautiful Modern Habesha Kemis Traditional Wear


More results...

Beautiful Habesha traditional outfit.

The beautiful ankle length dress called the kemis, is made of cotton fabric, hand woven, and comes in white, grey or beige shades. This beautiful piece of art, is usually worn by Ethiopian and Eritrean women at formal events, although many nowadays make it a daily fashion item. Many women also wrap a shawl called…

Beautiful kemis hand woven cotton dress with embroidery.

As a fashion enthusiast, I have always been fascinated by the rich cultural history behind the clothes we wear. One such example is the kikoi, a versatile piece of fabric that has a long and fascinating history; from its origin to its different uses. I will also be sharing how to style it, where to…

Dressed in Habesha Kemis traditional outfits for melsi weddings.

Bride and groom in match kemis print ball gown and waistcoat.