Casual Xhosa Umbhaco Skirt With Black Top and Beaded Accessories


Xhosa beaded neckpiece, head band and ankle beads.
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Bride and bridesmaid in yellow attire. And groom in white shirt designed with Venda fabric.

Nice traditional and western combo. Bag by The Native Gift Shop.

Lovely Maid of honour print dress too.

Categories: Accessories, Couples; Location: Gauteng, South Africa; Scout: Stephanie.

Sotho lady in Xhosa Umbhaco inspired dress.

The Xhosa traditional attire is usually made from Umbhaco which is 100% cotton. The original Umbhaco (Imibhaco) was a brown skirt with five rows of black strips separated by beaded rows of buttons. These days the Umbhaco fabric is usually white with black stripes with embroidery and beadwork in between, though you can still see…