Lovely Beadwork At The Swaziland Reed Festival 2018


Beautiful earrings and neck beads at the umhlanga ceremony.
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Lovely Nguni print outfit by Fabrosanz.

Colourful beaded head band, necklace, hand and wrist band, bustier and skirt.

After the formal marriage commitment, the man usually gives gifts (the H’dia) to his bride. These are the popular gifts given: Sugar: signifies a happy life Milk : signifies purity Dates Water Orange flower Henna Engagement ring Jewelry Fabric Caftans Shoes Handbags Perfume These gifts are usually presented in a large flat silver colored container…

It was all colourful at the reed dance festival, ‘umhlanga’ ceremony in Swaziland.

Little girl swag. Nice!?

Reed dance is a monthly festival in Eswatini that takes place every first week in September. It’s a celebration of virginity and morality. It’s also a time were the King takes a wife from among the maidens.