Basotho hats, also known as sotho hats or “Mokorotlo,” with their distinctive conical shape and vibrant cultural significance, stand as iconic symbols of Lesotho’s rich heritage. These hats are traditionally made from woven grass or straw, and their unique design is believed to have originated from the shape of the mountains in Lesotho. Qiloane Hats,…
The largest ethnic group in South Africa, the Zulu, has a vibrant and rich culture, which is reflected in their traditional clothing. I’ll be sharing elements of traditional Zulu clothing in this article that you can use to spice up your wardrobe. The significance of Zulu beadwork Zulu beadwork is an essential part of Zulu…
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…
The Ijebu People inhabit the South-Central part of Yoruba land – a territory that is bounded in the North by Ibadan, in the East by Ondo,Okitipupa and the West by Egbaland. The southern borders of Ijebuland are defined by the lagoon waters of Epe, Ejinrin, Ikorodu, and Ogun Waterside. The ancestors of the Ijebus who…
Brief History of the Efik Onyonyo Dress The Efik traditional attire for ladies is called the “Onyonyo”. It is a Victorian style dress made from lace fabric and usually worn by brides for their traditional wedding. The Efiks are inhabitants of Calabar, Cross Rivers State in Southern Nigeria. They were part of the first set…
If you’ve ever been puzzled about the kente cloth patterns, designs, how it is made or are just curious about the origin of the kente fabric, then you would love this. We have gathered some helpful information from the Kente collection on clipkulture. Enjoy! 1.What Do the Colours of Kente Cloth Represent? 2.Folklore Behind the…
1. The kalabari is a tribe of the Ijaw people of Rivers state living in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. 2. Kalabari people are Ijaw speaking settlers who came from the Bini fringes of Ijaw land from the lineage of a man called Mein Owei. 3. They are one of the largest…
1. The Herero (Ovaherero) ethnic group makes up about 7% of Namibia’s population. 2. The Herero are a cattle breeding nation that migrated from East Africa to Namibia about 350 years ago. 3. The town of Gobabis in Eastern Namibia was initially known as Herero land. 4. In the 1900s large numbers of the Herero…
