The Vibrant Tribal South African Attires !

-Afrin

South African Weddings are Unique and Fun to be in, Usually filled with music and Cheerful Banter.

Another Unique aspect is in regard to their Wedding attires which vary from tribe to tribe.

The Fabrics vary from tribe to tribe as well and have traditional meanings.

The men from the Yoruba Tribe wears an Agbada a multi layered Kaftan and a Traditional cap called Fila, While the Women wear a head scarf called Gele and a Buba which is a blouse with an Iro which is a wrap-around.

The Zulu women wear Isidibha which Is a Leather skirt and Isicswaya which is a chest cover. The groom wears Ishimbadhu and Isinene.

While in the Igbo tribe, Women wear two George Wrappers while the men wear kaftans.

The bride and groom from the Ashanti Tribe wear a Kente Attire with jewelry made of beads.

The Efik tribe’s attire is quite distinct and Regal. The Bride wears an Awang and a Groom wears a Onyonyo

The Habesha Tribe’s Bride wears a Beautiful Conrow Design called the Albaso hairstye while the Groom goes all Kaftan. They both wear capes.