African Traditional Dresses











In South Africa, traditional dresses play a significant part in reflecting a person's style and culture.

Many historical monarchs have made their mark on modern African traditional attire and its history. Traditional South African dresses have developed over time, with processed leather and dress fabrics replacing leopard skins and cow hides, and pleated skirts replacing the reed skirts of the past.

The traditional African attire has become a major feature of worldwide fashion trends. Traditional African clothing styles have been artistically merged into modern traditional dress designs to make them relevant and culturally significant.



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