South Africa’s Xhosa people are known for their intricate bead work. The heavy use of lines, angularity and the color white in their dress gives it a look that is both traditional and futuristic.
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http://www.monicadart.co.za/2013/10/28/mateli-tembakazis-traditional-african-wedding-eastern-cape-south-africa/
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http://www.ezakwantu.com/Gallery%20Books%20The%20Xhosa%20-%20Aubrey%20Elliott.htm
http://buzzsouthafrica.com/xhosa-people-tradition-and-dance/
Wow. Ladies, what are your thoughts?
Just amazingly innovative and beautiful.
Dope!
They are Wonderful. I like all of it. Every tribe down there is unique.
It’s bloody amazing — but not futuristic, more traditional… unless you’ve just discovered Sun Ra.
I am South African and just want to thank you for these gorgeous posts of different tribes in South Africa.
You guys should see TshiVenda & Xitshonga. Sooo pretty :))
This makes me wanna move to the Eastern Cape!
Soooo proud this is my tribe ! Proudly Xhosa