Traditional Wedding Attire (Africa)

What to wear for your traditional wedding ceremony. See different colour combinations, fabric, patterns and styles of traditional wedding attire.

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    6 Kente Engagement Styles Plus How to Choose Your Dress

    When looking out for engagement dresses in Ghana, you would find lots of colours and patterns of Kente styles for this occasion. There are actually a lot of details in the Kente engagement styles including combining different colours of Kente, combining kente cloth of different patterns,making a kente dress with lace, net, beads or stones….

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    20 Brides in Efik Traditional Attire Plus the “Onyonyo” Style History

    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…

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    Kente 101: A Collection of Helpful Facts

    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…

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    30 Traditional African Wedding Dresses You Must See

    Traditional African wedding dresses are more than just clothing—they’re masterpieces that carry the stories and artistry of diverse African cultures. Each dress is a statement of love and heritage, woven together with a unique cultural identity. In this article, we’ll dive into the array of traditional African wedding dress styles and explore the influence of…

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    20 Lovely Brides in Igbo Traditional Wedding Attire

    1.Igbo Bride In Beautiful Lace Off Shoulder Traditional Wedding Attire and Headtie 2.Igbo Bride In Blue and Silver Traditional Wedding Attire With Headtie 3.Igbo Bride In Beautiful Red Traditional Wedding Attire With Coral Beads 4.Igbo Bride In Mermaid Traditional Wedding Dress With Gold and Silver Embroidery 5.Igbo Bride In Beaded Satin Traditional Wedding Dress With…