Bride and Groom In Ndebele Traditional Wedding Attire



Rich culture, great fashion.

Want to achieve the modern South African bride look? Well firstly, you will be daring with colors; from blue wedding dresses to red wedding dresses…Also be ready to explore patterns inspired by Shweshwe and Venda fabric…Go bold with a head gear like the beaded Zulu hat for Makotis (Isicholo)… Enjoy!

Theres something about the colour red that symbolises boldeness… When it comes to the traditional African wedding there are tribes that are known to usually wear the red colour. The Edo tribe in Nigeria by default wear red traditional attire. Xhosas in South Africa also have red as one of their favourite Umbhaco colours. Today…


The bride showed up for her umabo, in her lovely gown designed with blue and gold detail. Her blue Isicholo hat had a beaded veil and gold leaves design. Dress by Mamsie Afrolucious.

Makoti in blue Zulu traditional wedding attire. Zulu groom in traditional animal skin attire with leather shield.

Few outfits command presence like the agbada. With its regal look and detailed embroidery, it’s more than clothing—it’s a statement of tradition, power, and elegance. Even though it has its roots in Yoruba culture, it has been embraced across and beyond West Africa; as a favorite for weddings, naming ceremonies, graduations, and even red-carpet events….