Fashion

=TRADITIONAL FASHION IN SOUTH AFRICA=

The Traditional clothing in South Africa varies from tribe to tribe. Zulu: The most well known people of South Africa, their dress is bright and colorful, especially for women and girls. Unmarried women wear bands around their waists, ankles, necks and elbows called “izincu”. Married women wear hats and shawls to symbolize their marital status. Men wear different animal-hide coverings. 

Xhosa: Young women in this tribe go shirtless, if they are single; to show they are looking for a husband. Beadwork is used heavily in their clothing, and similarly to the Zulus, different garments are used to reflect a women’s status in the tribe. Men’s clothing includes brightly colored blankets or cloaks dyed with natural dyes.

 Venda: The Venda people are known for their unique ceremonies, such as the rainmaking dance. For this ceremony, a male rain dancer wears a skirt made of grass, as well as a feathered headdress and armbands. Females wear traditional loincloths and performers wear animal skins and feathers in their hair, to indicate their maturity. 

 Voortrekker: This tribe consists of early Dutch-speaking farmers who wore simple everyday clothes, but nicer outfits for celebrations. One signature piece for women is the Voortrekker bonnet. Aprons and neckerchiefs also characterize this modernized style.

** Traditional South African Attire ** www.ehow.com  If you want to know about South Africa, learn the dress code. Where other countries might have a one-size-fits-all national dress, this is not so in the Rainbow Nation. South Africa's history has left a legacy of traditional apparel as diverse as the people who have settled there. Recognizing differ...


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 * The clothing styles in South Africa are generally similar to those in America, if a bit more conservative. Many women tend to wear skirts and dresses rather than jeans, but the styles among young people are hip and fashion conscious. People also tend to dress for the climate, which can be very hot or very cold. **


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