National dress of Kenya – easy, bright and heavily decorated clothing
Kenya doesn't really have a national dress that characterizes traditions, ethnic tastes, culture and rituals of the whole country. Mostly…
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Traditional clothing of Botswana. Modest European dress combined with kaross or woven blanket
Botswana is a country in Southern Africa that has rich and interesting clothing traditions. Many of them were formed under the influence of…
Traditional attire of Ghana. Bright African patterns with deep meaning form great authentic garments
The traditional costumes of Ghana are not just beautiful. The culture of this country and its ancient heritage influence the folk clothing…
National dress of Nigeria. Colorful clothing of Nigerian tribes
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a not very large, though rather populous country of West Africa. About 150 million of people live in…
National dress of Sudan. Men prefer loose-fitting robes and women use wrap-around cloths
Sudan is a large African country with strong Islamic and Christian traditions. Religions and beliefs of local people have a great influence…
Traditional clothing of Somalia. Sarongs for men and virtuous attire for women
People of Somalia use their national costumes rather often. Unlike Europeans who take the traditional clothing out of the closet only for…
Traditional costume of Algeria. Three civilizations are mixed in the design of Algerian folk dress
Algerian fashion is very unique. It was formed by the influence of three different civilizations: Arab, African, and Mediterranean. The…
Traditional dress of Tunisia. Intricate embroidered patterns and plenty of gold jewelry
The national costume and traditional crafts are not forgotten in Tunisia even in 21 century. A lot of people still use traditional garments…
National costume of Egypt. Long and loose multi-layered outfits and NO ancient wrap-around garments
When people hear a phrase “Egyptian traditional clothing”, they think about the attire of the Ancient Egypt. But actually, the folk dress…
National outfit of Tanzania. Male kanzu and female kanga are the main folk garments
Tanzanian clothing traditions speak of modesty, brightness, and ancient customs. For a European, the first impression from a folk dress of…
African Kente cloth: patterns, colors, and sacred meaning
Kente cloth is one of the African most popular and beloved pieces of clothes. It creates a quintessential African look. This hand-woven…
Tunisian traditional clothing crafts: weaving and embroidering
Tunisians are among the best in the world in creating distinctive signs of their origin. It's not only the design of a veil or dress for…
How to wear African Swazi female traditional costume
A lot of people think that African traditional clothing is the same for any ethnic group on the continent. But that’s wrong. Actually,…
Angolan traditional samakaka cloth – vibrant, eye-catching, and cheerful African print
Cheerful African prints used in traditional clothes are magnificent. For example, in Angola, there is a tribal fabric called “samakaka”…
Tunisian traditional anklet named “kholkhal” – a fun way to learn more about your bride
One of the most intriguing and meaningful Tunisian traditional jewelry pieces is the so-called “kholkhal”. In this material, we’ll try to…
How to wear a traditional doek – African turban
A headdress is probably the most important part of African folk costume. And the whole existence of this piece of clothes is based on…
Modern African designers from Uganda, with their African-style garments, create competition for imported clothing
African designers and textile-producers realized that imported European clothes began to replace their traditional garments and force out…
Ugandan traditional craft of barkcloth making. How to make fabric from tree bark
In Uganda, there is a very interesting and old craft – making fabric called “barkcloth”. It is literally made from a tree bark. Such…
Tunisian male jebba is one of the oldest Tunisian cultural garments
This opulent robe adorned with traditional embroidery looks regal and respectful. It adds a man the atmosphere of dignity and wealth. This…
Mushanana – traditional female dress of Rwanda that reminds simple Indian sari
In Rwanda, people are trying to restore the tradition of wearing the national garment of the country – an elegant female mushanana. This…
Traditional female costumes from different regions of Tunisia (photos)
People in different regions of Tunisia often wear radically different outfits. Especially if to talk about women. Traditional clothing…
Tunisian vintage female clothing (photos)
Tunisian vintage clothing is precious, not only because of all those gold (embroidery with golden threads, gold embellishments, etc.) but…
Ugandan women make beaded necklaces from recycled paper
African traditional handmade jewelry and adornments are very special. They differ from any other folk jewels around the world. Local women…
African traditional clothing used during African ceremonies
In Africa, the clothing traditions are very strong. Locals often use the folk clothes during the ceremonies and special occasions (for…