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.
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What is Lobola? ‘Lobola’ is an African practice that involves the groom’s family giving a gift, of either cash or heads of cattle, to the parents of the bride for customary marriage. What is the purpose of paying Lobola? The Traditional African process of marriage begins with lobola, which is also known as…
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