The shweshwe fabric is originally stiff, with a distinct smell.
It is recommended to always wash the fabric before use. This gets rid of the stiffness and makes it soft to use. The fabric also shrinks a bit after washing.
Photo-credit:
The many ways to wear dashiki.
    Habesha kemis is the Ethiopian traditional attire worn by the Habesha women from Ethiopia and Eritrea. The Habesha kemis was originally ankle length dress with a bodice and sleeves, but theses days you can see modern Habesha kemis of various lengths and styles. The Habesha kemis is a handmade embroidered cotton…
Originally, the Zulu traditional wedding is in four stages: 1. Lobola: negotiation and payment of bride price (dowry). 2. Umembeso: Groom’s family bring gifts to bride’s family, based on the list they (bride’s family) gave him. 3. Umbondo: Maidens accompany the bride to take food to the groom’s family home. 4. Umabo: New wife takes…
1. After a date has been set, the groom and his family must make sure they arrive early at the bride’s house. Late coming can attract a fine, depending on who you’re dealing with. 2. The groom and his family should wait at the gate of the bride’s family home and request to be let…
1. Have a budget and stick to it. Remember, the ceremony is usually 2days, considering the fact that you’re most likely doing a Traditional and White Wedding. Your marriage should last a lifetime on the other hand. Â 2. Constantly remind yourself you can have a quality, well organized and exciting wedding without going into…
