The mushanana or mishanana is the traditional ceremonial attire of women in Rwanda. It consists of a wrapped skirt and a sash draped over one shoulder, and is typically worn over a tank top or bustier .Â
The fabric used for the mushanana comes in different colours and textures.Â
Mushananas are these days mostly worn on formal occasions such as church services, weddings or funerals. Rwandan men wear their umushanana with a white shirt tucked into a wrapped floor-length skirt. A black-and-white beaded necklace and a beaded walking stick.
