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2. Shweshwe - Wikipedia

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   Shweshwe ( / ˈʃwɛʃwɛ /) [ 1] is a printed dyed cotton fabric widely used for traditional Southern African clothing. [ 2][ 3] Originally dyed indigo, the fabric is manufactured in a variety of colours and printing designs characterised by intricate geometric patterns. [ 4][ 5][ 6] Due to its popularity, shweshwe has been described as the ...

3. Folk costume - Wikipedia

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   Fashion portal. v. t. e. A folk costume (also regional costume, national costume, traditional clothing, traditional garment or traditional regalia) expresses a national identity through clothing or costume, which is associated with a specific region and period of time in history. Furthermore it can indicate social, marital, or religious status.

4. Clothing in Africa - Wikipedia

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   African clothing is the traditional clothing worn by the people of Africa . African clothing and fashion is a diverse topic that provides a look into different African cultures. Clothing varies from brightly colored textiles, to abstractly embroidered robes, to colorful beaded bracelets and necklaces. Since Africa is such a large and diverse ...

5. Kente cloth - Wikipedia

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   Kente cloth. Kente refers to a Ghanaian textile made of hand-woven strips of silk and cotton. [ 1] Historically the fabric was worn in a toga -like fashion by royalty among the Ashanti and Akan. According to Ashanti oral tradition, it originated from Bonwire in the Ashanti region of Ghana. In modern day Ghana, the wearing of kente cloth has ...

6. 5 Best New Sam’s Club Clothing Items That Are Worth ... - AOL

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   The polyester portion of the fabric is recycled, it’s available in four colors and costs just $13.24. The Costco house brand men’s sherpa-lined full zip hoodie is slightly different and ...

7. African wax prints - Wikipedia

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   African wax prints, Dutch wax prints[ 1][ 2] or Ankara, [ 3] are a type of common material for clothing in West Africa and Central Africa. They were introduced to West and Central Africans by Dutch merchants during the 19th century, who took inspiration from native Indonesian designs. [ 4] They began to adapt their designs and colours to suit ...