Couple In Modern Habesha Kemis Wedding Outfit


Habesha bride in beautiful kemis wedding dress, with groom in nice kemis waistcoat.
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Ethiopian bride in lovely off shoulder white Kemis dress with green and red embroidery. Groom in matching embroidered high neck shirt and waist coat by Yohannes Sisters.

The beautiful ankle length dress called the kemis, is made of cotton fabric, hand woven, and comes in white, grey or beige shades. This beautiful piece of art, is usually worn by Ethiopian and Eritrean women at formal events, although many nowadays make it a daily fashion item. Many women also wrap a shawl called…

Habesha Kemis is the traditional attire for Ethiopians and Eritreans, who are known as the habesha people.

Lovely design with rainbow colour embroidery.


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…