ndebele traditional dresses

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    Ndebele Attire Inspiration: 20 Modern Styles to Select

    ByOfficial Clipkulture

    The Ndebele print fabric, also known as Nguni print, is inspired by the colours and patterns of the Ndebele Art. These paintings were originally done by Ndebele Women on the walls of their huts for secret messaging during the times of war. The Ndebele print designs are characterized by five main colours; red, yellow or…

  • What do Ndebele wear?

    ByChep

    A married woman wears the”ijogolo”, a five-finger shaped apron, after the birth of her first child. She also wears a blanket she wraps around her shoulders called “Nguba”. This blanket is decorated with beads that are milestones to significant events in her life. She also wears a headgear as a sign of respect shown to…