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How to Select Your Umushana Fabric
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…
When was Adinkra Cloth first made?
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What is African Mud Cloth?
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How to wear a Maasai Shuka
The traditional way the Maasais wear the Shuka is by wrapping it around their bodies and holding it in place with a belt. During cold weather, many still wrap the Shuka around their bodies to keep warm. These days fashion designers are becoming adventurous making clothing and accessories with the Shuka. Even the fashion designer,…