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2. Clothing in Africa - Wikipedia

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   In East Africa, the kanzu is the traditional dress worn by Swahili-speaking men. Women wear the kanga and the gomesi. In Southern Africa, distinctive shirts are worn, like the long dresses they wear. For instance, the Republic of South Africa is known for the Madiba shirt, whereas Zimbabwe is known for the safari shirt.

3. Ghanaian smock - Wikipedia

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   A boy wearing a heavy smock A man wearing a light smock A sleeveless smock in display. The Ghanaian Smock or Tani is a fabric worn by both women and men in Ghana. [1] It is the most popular traditional attire in the country. The fabric is called Tani in Dagbani, while the male and female wear are respectively called Bin'gmaa and Bin'mangli. The ...

4. Kanzu - Wikipedia

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   The kanzu is the traditional wedding attire for men in the Great Lakes region. [1] During wedding ceremonies it is customary for the groom to wear a white kanzu and a kofia . In Tanzania and Kenya, the groom wears a black or white bisht on top of the kanzu. [ 4 ]

5. Balochi clothing - Wikipedia

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   Footwear: Baloch women use four types of shoes, namely Sawas, Mochi, Katuk and Takkul. Balochi embroidery alone has 118 different basic designs. [17] Baloch women use a large scarf to cover their heads called a sareg. [18] Mahtab Norouzi was an Iranian Baluchi master artisan, she was known for her textiles and women's clothing. [19] [20] [21]

6. Yoruba clothing - Wikipedia

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   Yoruba women's clothing is also an impactful part of the Nigerian culture and the African culture. The clothing showcases the diversity, beauty, and richness of Yoruba people and by extension the African continent and its people. The clothing also inspires and influences other forms of art and expression, such as music, dance, literature, and ...

7. Kanga (garment) - Wikipedia

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   The kanga (in some areas known as leso) is a colourful fabric similar to kitenge, but lighter, worn by women and occasionally by men throughout the African Great Lakes region. It is a piece of printed cotton fabric , about 1.5 m by 1 m, often with a border along all four sides (called pindo in Swahili), and a central part ( mji ) which differs ...