The 100% cotton Dashiki fabric is usually 45 inches wide and comes in various colours and a signature design. These design is repeated every two yards (a panel) of the fabric, which is enough to make a shirt.
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The Nguni is a general name for the Bantu speaking tribes in South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. The Nguni are broadly classified into 3, the -Northern Nguni – Zulu, Swazi The Swazis were originally in KaNgwane. -Southern Nguni – Xhosa, Thembu, Bomvana, Mpondo, Mfengu Xhosa people are predominantly in the Eastern Cape. -Ndebele – The…
Kente Colours and their Meanings White: symbolises purity, innocence, peace, divinity and spirituality. Yellow: symbolises royalty, wealth, status and fertility. Black: symbolises mystery, spiritual energy, darkness and bereavement Blue: symbolises elevation, humility, patience, peace, love, harmony and stability. Green: symbolises life, growth, birth, spiritual renewal Brown symbolises healing. Pink or Purple Kente symbolises the sweetness,…
42 Bitter kolas (Orogbo) 42 Tubers of yam (Isu) 42 Kolanuts (Obi abata) 42 Chilli/Alligator Peppers (Atare) 42 pieces of dried Fish (Eja Osan) 1 Dish of peppered corn meal (Aadun) 1 Packet of Sugar 2 Baskets of Fruit 2 Decanters filled with honey 4 Crates of soft drinks 4 Crates malt soft drinks 4…
1. The “Dashiki”, also called “Angelina print” has its origins in West Africa. 2.. The word “Dashiki” comes from “Danshiki” in the Yoruba language which is a loose fitting tunic for workmen. The word “Danshiki” actually originated from the Hausa word “Dan ciki” which refers to a garment worn under robes. 3. In the 1960s…
White Wedding Checklist and Budget Guide Planning a wedding, especially in Africa, can be quite overwhelming with all the to-dos, must-dos and may-dos…Everyone wants to be a part of your big day, and you don’t want to end up laying your priorities in the wrong place. So we compiled a summary wedding guide of what…
The Habesha traditional wedding ceremony begins with a ceremony called Telosh (Ethiopian) or Helefot (Eritrean), which happens two days, usually a the Thursday or Friday before the main wedding ceremony. This ceremony takes place in the Bride’s family home and is an opportunity for the groom and his family to shower the Bride with gifts….
