Traditional Zulu Clothing

 






The Zulus are the most populous and well-known ethnic group in South Africa, owing to their significance in the continent's history. The Zulus are recognized for their fierce fighting spirit, and South Africa's history would be incomplete without mentioning them.

Animal skins were used to make traditional Zulus attire.

According to their marital status, women dress in different ways. An eligible and unmarried Zulu lady flaunts her body and wears skirts made of grass or beaded cotton strings to display her pride in her appearance. To signal to others that she is married, a married woman will cover her body. As a symbol of respect to her in-laws, an engaged Zulu lady will grow her hair and cover her chest with a beautiful fabric.

Umqhele (warrior's headband), amambatha over the shoulders, ibheshu (acts as a pant) around the waist, umcedo (used as underwear) to hide the genitalia, and imbadada for his foot are the traditional garments for men

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  1. Asande Ntuli31 March 2022 at 01:31

    ♥️♥️♥️The Accuracy in this 👌

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  2. Unknown31 March 2022 at 01:34

    Well written 👏 👌

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  3. nomthandazomkhize200131 March 2022 at 01:35

    Wow, I was never really a fan of traditional clothing but seeing how you've explained the importance and what the traditional attire meant, you have really persuaded me😊.
    Keep it up❤

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  4. Khumbu Ngidi31 March 2022 at 01:43

    Thank you ❤️

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  5. Minnie Biyela31 March 2022 at 01:56

    Well explained 👌❤️

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  6. Unknown31 March 2022 at 02:19

    Well said khumbu

    Am so impressed and in zulu culture now😊🥰🔥❤

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  7. Unknown31 March 2022 at 02:23

    This is so interesting 😊❤

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  8. Unknown31 March 2022 at 03:18

    This is perfect and it's interesting to follow up

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  9. Unknown31 March 2022 at 03:33

    Beautiful culture

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  10. Fit Gym Daily31 March 2022 at 04:13

    Wow interesting and beautiful 😍

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  11. Khosi's POV31 March 2022 at 04:23

    This is a beautiful piece babe can't wait to find out more. Thanks for the insightful article

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  12. ZuzileJiyane12 April 2022 at 04:52

    Interesting ♥️

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  13. Sethabile's prison news 12 April 2022 at 05:25

    Wow it so interesting ❤

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  14. nomfundoT13 April 2022 at 03:24

    So lovely and interesting

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  15. Unknown19 April 2022 at 12:01

    It's so interesting 👏

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  16. Unknown24 April 2022 at 02:54

    Wow this is interesting I'm definitely dressing like this and I'm a Zulu Thank you for making us a proud Africans

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