Ruracio is the process of negotiating and paying the bride price while Uthoni is like a house party where both the bride and groom’s families get to know each other.
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What you need: An old handbag, clutch purse or school bag African print fabric (kitenge, Ankara) Some Glue A pair of scissors A knife 1. Remove the covering of your old bag, which will most likely be peeled leather or any other fabric for making bags. 2. Measure the fabric you need to wrap…
The typical length of the Umushana should be one that covers your shoes from your waist. Pay attention to your pleats when draping your Umushana so you have a neat look and elegant carriage. It should go round your body with even and neatly tucked pleats, and be pinned securely and discreetly on your shoulder….
Ruracio in Kenyan Kikuyu culture simply refers to Negotiation and Payment of the Dowry or Bride price. It is the last stage in the Kikuyu Traditional wedding ceremony. Before this there would have been the “Kuhanda Ithigi or “Planting twigs”. This is the first stage where the groom gets to state his intention to ask…
1. Ethiopian gold and silver smiths are usually men from Askum in Northern Ethiopia. 2. Gold is esteemed in the Ethiopian society, being a popular gift for weddings, graduations ceremonies, child baptism, awards and other events. 3. Popular Ethiopian jewelry ere earrings (tsirur) , pendants (dinble), crosses, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, rings, wedding rings (yegabcha kelebet)….
The Dashiki fabric is usually made into a shirt for both males and females. It’s also common these days to see dresses, jackets, hoodies,sneakers, bags and other accessories. In the 1960s the Dashiki got into Black America during the cultural and political unrests. It was a symbol of rebellion against the norm. Every fashion conscious…
Filigree or filligree or fillagree ornaments are made from pliable metal threads twisted into various designs. These designs are then soldered together to produce the main jewelry. Interestingly, the word “Filigree” is got from two Latin words; “filum” which means thread and “granum” which means grain. So this gives a picture of what Filigree jewelry…
