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The Futuristic Dress of South Africa's Xhosa People

by Black Girl With Long Hair

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.

Alice Mertens

Alice Mertens

Alice Mertens

Alice Mertens

http://www.monicadart.co.za/2013/10/28/mateli-tembakazis-traditional-african-wedding-eastern-cape-south-africa/

Alice Mertens

Alice Mertens

Alice Mertens

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?

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7 Responses

Natasha Zantsi says:

Jul 24, 2020 at 6:43 am

Soooo proud this is my tribe ! Proudly Xhosa

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Nompumelelo says:

Aug 31, 2015 at 6:01 am

You guys should see TshiVenda & Xitshonga. Sooo pretty :))

This makes me wanna move to the Eastern Cape!

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Staci Elle says:

Aug 29, 2015 at 11:54 pm

Dope!

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Nidia says:

Aug 28, 2015 at 4:00 am

I am South African and just want to thank you for these gorgeous posts of different tribes in South Africa.

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zimzam says:

Aug 28, 2015 at 1:33 am

It’s bloody amazing – but not futuristic, more traditional… unless you’ve just discovered Sun Ra.

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roo08 says:

Aug 27, 2015 at 9:20 am

Just amazingly innovative and beautiful.

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Sabrina black says:

Aug 25, 2015 at 9:52 am

They are Wonderful. I like all of it. Every tribe down there is unique.

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