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What are Waist beads used for?
Ghana waist beads have been used by Ghanaian women for centuries to shape their bodies. Traditionally, consistently wearing multiple waist beads over time is believed to help to keep the waist small and thereby accentuate the hips. Waist beads are not beaded on stretch material but on cotton cord, therefore, the beads can only roll…
How Can I Colour My Hair Naturally?
10 Facts to Know About Henna As a Natural Dye 1. Henna (also called Lali) is the dried up leaves and stems of the plant “Lawsona inermis”. 2. Henna becomes a reddish orange dye when mixed with water. 3. Henna is used for traditional body art/painting and also to colour the hair. 4. Henna boosts…
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…
Chilanga Mulilo and Matebeto Cooking Utensils Checklist
(1) Full package ( inclusive of photographing) 49 serving pots 15 cooking pots 4 aluminum dishes 2 closed serving dishes 3 buckets for mukoyo 1 chopping boards 4 knives 5 kitchen towels 20 aprons 2 graters 1 big flask 1 big nshima pot 1 big mbaula and 2 medium 1 big cooking stick This…
What do Kente Cloth Colours Mean?
Kente is an interwoven cloth, usually silk or cotton, originally native to the Akan people of Ghana. It is now worn by most Ghanaians and other Africans. Kente is known for its exceptional colours and patterns, which actually have proverbial or distinct meanings. Here are the popular colours of the Kente material and what…
Common Items Given As Bride Price/Dowry in a Rwandan Traditional Wedding Ceremony
The bride’s family is responsible for suggesting what sort of Dowry they would like. The two families then agree on these items, which are to be delivered before their arrival for the next visit. Popular gifts that are given as Dowry for the bride are: Local beer “Amaarwa and Urwagwa”, usually presented in pots. Cattle…
