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A few months ago I was aked by a customer to make her two pairs of wedding shoes. The one pair she would wear with her white dress on her wedding day and the other pair she would wear with her traditional Xhosa dress for the traditional Xhosa wedding ceremony.For modern urban weddings. Most couples prefer to perform both the traditional weding and the modern civil ceremony, often with a church service and reception. Today the bride and groom are far more familiar before the marriage process begins, with the ukutwala uncommon, and when it does happen the bride knows of it beforehand
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Xhosa traditional attire is another stripe of glory in Africa in addition to the world’s fashion industry. Like existing popular African prints; Kente, Ankara and kitenge, Xhosa traditional attire has a special history dating back to pre-colonial times and a unique origin from the Xhosa people of South-Africa. The attire is symbolic in nature, taking different shapes and forms depending on the occasion. Africans, being social people, hold ceremonies and symbols with high regards. However, with the recent changes in social psychology, symbolism has been replaced with purposeful fashion statements and creative wear in the fashion space, leaving ceremonies as the only thing of social significance that are still held in high esteem.
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The traditional Xhosa wedding or “ukwenda” is a big event for the whole local community. It last for at least two days. The wedding ceremony is held in the groom’s home. Some meat is sacrificed to the ancestors.
The wedding has many rituals. One of the most important ones is called “utsiki”. The groom’s family prepares some goat meat and sour milk. The bride (“umakoti”) has to eat them.
The newlyweds walk down the road and show themselves to the whole community. This is known as “ukucanda ibala”.
With the marriage the woman enters the new family. Traditionally she gets a new name. After the dowry has been paid the bride gets a special gift from her family
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Over the years, we have seen people embrace different African prints including the Kitenge and Kente. In as much as the culture (dressing) exchange continues to take place, some things remain tribe specific like the Xhosa traditional wedding attire. Like most of the tribes in South Africa, the Xhosa have a dress code defined by one’s social status. So, it is no surprise that the Xhosa bride and groom adorn in specific ensembles during their big day.
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From Johannesburg to Cape Town and everywhere in between, South Africa is a mecca for fashion. The style aesthetic of the country varies because of the many nationalities and ethnic groups, but generally the vibe is electric and print-focused. Often trained in major South African cities, designers also embrace thick fabrics like wools and tweed — perfect for the colder months of the year.
Deviating from traditional contemporary fashion, South Africa also has a budding streetwear scene offering graphic-print basics akin to Stussy, Kith and Supreme. Art and motion have found their way into the discussion of fashion with breathable, fun pieces that appeal to Millennials as well. Below, we’ve gathered a mix of designers who are the hottest talents you should know about coming from the beautiful country of South Africa.
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Xhosa bridesmaids in white sleeveless umbhaco dresses with black embroidery.
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