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Shweshwe (/ ˈ ʃ w ɛ ʃ w ɛ /) [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.
Traditional clothing (folk costume) is one of the factors that has differentiated Kosovo from neighboring countries, dating back as far as the Illyrian era.[1]Kosovar clothing has evolved in service of modernization and contemporary style, however the fundamental symbols and motifs of the garments designs still tend to resemble the Illyrian clothing of antiquity, [2] with the materials and ...
Aside from Turkish-religious-structural influences, the current Kosovar culture was also influenced by other ethnic minorities within the region constituting, but not limited to: Roma, Serb, Bosnian, Ashkali, Gorani, etc. [9] [10] Thus, instruments like the Kemenche [11] and traditional dances such as Hora from the Turkish culture become a ...
The culture of Kosovo refers to the culture of Kosovo.It encompasses the ancient heritage, architecture, literature, visual arts, music, cinema, sports and cuisine of Kosovo.
Albanian folk dress is often decorated with symbolic elements of Illyrian antique pagan origin, like suns, eagles, moons, stars, and snakes. [2] Fabrics are traditionally made by weaving clothes using looms. To this day, some conservative old men and women mainly from the North wear traditional clothing in their daily lives.
Shqip.com ('Shqip.com') is an independent newsmedia based in Prishtina, owned by Albmedia Group L.L.C [1] Bota Sot ('World Today') Pro-Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK). One of the few Kosovar newspapers distributed in many Western countries. Epoka e Re ('The New Epoch') pro-VETËVENDOSJE! Kosova Sot ('Kosovo Today') is Pro-Democratic Party of ...
In the 2011 census, 95.6% of the population of Kosovo was counted as Muslim and 3.7% as Christian including 2.2% as Roman Catholic and 1.5% as Eastern Orthodox. [242] The remaining 0.3% of the population reported having no religion, or another religion, or did not provide an adequate answer.
Arta Dobroshi (b. 2 October 1980 in Pristina) [61] is a Kosovar actress, often cited for her striking presence and ability to breathe authentic life into the roles she plays. [62] She is the first Kosovar actress in history to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival , [ 63 ] the Berlin Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival [ 64 ...