Zulu Makoti, Groom and Maidens In Traditional Wedding Attire


Bride in Imvunulo attire with blue Isicholo hat. Groom in Zulu umblaselelo waist coat and pants.
Maidens in blue Patterned Skirts, beaded belts and Neckpieces with sneakers.
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Lovely Shweshwe modern dress.

Did you know that 78% of African grooms are now choosing to incorporate traditional elements into their wedding attire? Today we are focusing on the Agbada. Ah, the Agbada—a garment so majestic, it practically whispers “royalty” as you walk by! Did you know that this iconic outfit dates back over 400 years? Talk about standing…


Brief History of the Efik Onyonyo Dress The Efik traditional attire for ladies is called the “Onyonyo”. It is a Victorian style dress made from lace fabric and usually worn by brides for their traditional wedding. The Efiks are inhabitants of Calabar, Cross Rivers State in Southern Nigeria. They were part of the first set…

Gorgeous bride in mixed African print dress with Cape.

How do you choose the right Umembeso dress? One simple fact to note about South African brides’ dresses or Zulu wedding dresses is that the designs are frequently long skirts or gowns; short dresses are much less common. If you also choose to wear a doek or head scarf, it may be of the same…