Southern Africa

See the latest umbhaco styles, shweshwe dresses and shirts, chitenge outfits, lihiya and emahiya attires for couples, men, ladies and children.

  • 18 Shweshwe Designs You Should Consider

    Whether you’re attending a wedding or another special event, Shweshwe dresses are ideal for any occasion. The shweshwe fabric has been utilized by numerous fashion designers, particularly in southern Africa, to produce modern looks. Green shweshwe designs, red shweshwe outfits, blue avocado shweshwe patterns, skirts, pants, short dresses, one-arm dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and more are…

  • To Spice Up Your Wardrobe, Try These 18 Oshiwambo Dresses

    The traditional clothing of the Ovambo people of Namibia is made of a material known as odelela. The women of Ovambo dress in long dresses, skirts, and puffy short sleeves, while the men don odelela shirts. If you’re thinking about your next outfit for a wedding, church, birthday party, or other special occasion and you’re…

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    54 Beautiful Styles to Rock On Heritage Day

    Heritage Month is celebrated in September of every year in South Africa. It is a month dedicated to celebrating South Africa’s rich and diverse culture and heritage. National Heritage Day is on the 24th of September and has been a public holiday since 1996, to celebrate South Africa’s cultural diversity and communities. This day was…

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    12 Latest Shweshwe Dresses for Makotis

    Flared shweshwe dresses, mermaid shweshwe dresses and long shweshwe gowns are quite popular among Southern African brides, bridesmaids and wedding guests. Isishweshwe new designs are the perfect blend of traditional and modern styles. The shweshwe dresses are usually a mixture of the shweshwe fabric and the other fabrics like tulle, satin and lace. Brides (also…

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    10 Basotho Blankets and Ponchos for Sale

    The Basotho people of Lesotho in Southern Africa are famous for their blankets. These blankets are warm, soft, and incredibly beautiful. It was originally worn by traditional Basotho rulers, citizens of the Kingdom and honored guests. The blue Basotho blanket is a traditional blanket from the Kingdom of Lesotho and a national symbol. The most…

  • 10 Modern Xhosa Traditional Attire Styles

    The Xhosa traditional attire is generally made from the fabric called “Umbhaco”. The uniqueness of the Umbhaco has helped in the evolution of modern Xhosa Umbhaco styles, producing skirts and dresses of different colors. The “Umbhaco”, which is cotton, is usually embellished with beads and embroidery designs and can be used to make African clothing…