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Mfengu skirts

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sofiya30 July 2014 · #16
Cloth was colored with red ochre, yielding a rich reddish brown fabric that was then cut and sewn into three sections to form the skirt. Skirts were embroidered, braded and beaded. When worn with other garments and accessories, a vivid display of adornment was shown.
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