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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Umushanana is usually made of silky and polished materials which helps it flow. Stiff cotton fabrics can give a heavy look and feel. The outfit comprises a wrap skirt bundled around the waist and a sash draped on a shoulder. It is important to choose your colours and patterns according to your body shape and…
Originally, young girls would wear narrow strips of wenda covering the pelvic region (Maredo) and decorate themselves with necklaces and bracelets made from grass (Vhukunda). Married some wear aprons made from sheepskin (Gwana). Males wear Tsindi, a triangular piece of animal skin used to cover the groin area, all the way to the back. These…
Coral beads are actually the red exoskeleton of the Precious Coral or Red Coral Species called Corallium Rubrum. The Corallium Rubrum a.k.a Red Coral lives mainly in the Mediterranean sea, but may also be found in the Sea of Japan, Canary Isles and Bay of Biscay. The Red Coral contains calcium carbonate, magnesium and organic…
The Kikuyu Dowry is about 99goats, which is usually estimated at 100goats. The Dowry these days is usually monetized so if you know the cost of a goat, you should have an idea of what it will cost you. A goat costs between ksh5,000 to ksh18,000 so you’re looking at about ksh 500,000 to…
How Do I Avoid a “Pancake” face When Applying Make Up? How do some people do it? I’ve always wondered how some ladies feel walking around with an extra layer of face; too much foundation and concealer. Personally speaking, I always wondered what the purpose of putting on a foundation was. Why use…
Eru Iyawo (Yoruba Engagement List) The “eru iyawo” is a list given by the bride’s family to the groom’s family before the wedding. This list contains gift items required to be presented to the bride and her family by the groom’s family on the wedding day. Common items on the Yoruba Engagement List are:…
