Sudanese jalabiya. What kind of garment is that?
Sudan is a country with typically African climate, very hot and sunny. Of course, the clothes have to be special for people to cope with…
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80 articles about clothing, craft, and tradition.
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Folk dress of Senegal. Unisex boubou and grand moussor headscarves
In many African countries, the traditional costume requires meters and meters of colorful fabric decorated with African ethnic motifs,…
Clothing traditions in Ancient Egypt. Outfits, makeup, hairstyles, and jewels
We know a lot about Ancient Egypt and its fashionable clothing, jewelry, and makeup from the movies, pictures, and books. But how do you…
A short history of African headwrap
This is a story told by the young woman from Jamaica. Her name is Lyndsay, and she will share with us her knowledge about the African…
Ethiopian national costume. Snow-white clothes with colorful embroidery
Ethiopian people still wear their traditional clothes rather often. Older people and the citizens from the rural area use the folk dress…
The sacred meanings of African clothing. Who should wear African folk garments?
Africa is an astounding continent, with unique traditions, beliefs, and culture. There are so many different ethnic groups in Africa, who…
Algerian folk clothing from different regions of the country
The traditional dress of Algeria is beautiful and diverse. This is a large country, that’s why the folk costumes of various parts of it can…
Traditional women’s attire in Morocco (1900-2000)
The history of Moroccan folk dress is long and well-preserved. Actually, the cut and main features of the traditional costume in Morocco…
Algerian wedding. Bridal rituals, crafts, and traditions of Algeria
Algerian bridal outfit is magnificent. If you’ve never visited Arab countries, there is a great possibility that you haven’t ever seen…
Tunisian traditional jewelry. Top-6 jewelry pieces every Tunisian woman should own
Tunisian traditional jewelry pieces are ornate, rather massive, and very beautiful. They are used not just to adorn the costume of a female…
Traditional Herero dress – one of the most elegant female folk gowns in Africa
Many traditional garments are getting a new life lately, being incorporated into world fashion trends. Modern fashion designers often use…
Folk dress of Morocco. Silks, gems, and gold for women, simple elegance for men
Morocco is a country with very rich traditions, a great ethnic diversity, and incredible views. But the clothing traditions of Morocco are…
Moroccan tagelmust or cheche – traditional Berber turban
This headscarf worn by Berber tribes of Morocco and other countries is both a functional and ceremonial headwear. It helps protect the face…
African traditional Mud cloth – fabric dyed with mud. Yes, really!
In Africa, there is a very curious and unique fabric, traditionally handmade and widely used by Malian ethnic groups. This cloth and the…
Diversity of traditional clothing in South Africa – Xhosa, Ndebele, Zulu, and Venda folk costumes
South Africa is a multicultural country with a long and complicated history. Its clothing traditions are very interesting because they are…
Tunisian farmla – ornate vest with sparkling gold embroidery
A lot of Tunisian traditional garments are ornate and expensive. And the jewelry pieces are exquisite. You might even say that it is…
The art of tie-dye and batic in Gambia. Traditional dyeing with indigo and kola nuts (+ video)
African craftsmen work hard to make the most extraordinary dyed patterns on the fabric. The method is called “tie-dye”. The process itself…
Tunisian modern female clothing with ethnic motifs (photos)
Tunisians value their clothing traditions very much. They still use folk costumes in everyday life. And – what’s more important – they…
Nigerian traditional agbada – regal male attire
This outfit looks great – formal and regal. And it’s very different from the popular idea of how African men dress. A lot of people still…
Male dashiki and female buba – splendid national garments of West African countries
Indigenous African Yoruba people wear a beautiful garment that was being developed both in their motherland – Africa – and outside the…
Variety of Tunisian folk clothing, vintage and modern women’s dresses and headgear (photos)
Folk motifs in clothes is a fashionable trend in modern Tunisia. Both men and women wear outfits decorated with the traditional embroidery.…
African families in cute matching folk costumes (photos)
We’d like to share with you several photos that depict modern African clothing with traditional patterns, cuts, and designs. These are…
Umutsha – decorative Zulu beaded belt. African traditional beadwork
Many indigenous African tribes have a tradition to adorn their clothes, jewelry, and accessories with beads. Beadwork is a significant part…
National clothing of Angola. Modern pano is a compromise between traditional dress and Western-style clothes
People in Angola, especially men, usually wear contemporary Western-style clothes today. But some traditional garments are still in use,…