Dashiki sales are high in the month of February in America, which is the Black History Month. A person wearing a dashiki is simply saying “I’m black and proud”.
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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…
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…
1. Gursha (Gorsha or Goorsha) is an act of honour involving feeding another with your hand at the Ethiopian table. It may also be done as a subtle incentive to get some form of favour or recognition. 2. Gursha is an Amharic word which means “mouthful”, “tip” or “bribe”. 3. Ethiopian meal times are usually…
1. Best temperature for washing African Print fabric (which is cotton) is 40°C. African prints are likely to shrink by 5% after the first wash. 2. Always wash your print fabric separate from other clothing. If you have more than one print outfit to wash, group them according to colours (light separate from dark colours)….
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…
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…
