Traditional clothing plays an important role in the countries history and culture. These clothing's also makes it easy for identity purposes.The sari,India-ostensibly the simplest item of clothing possible a single length of fabric,up to nine meters long,the sari is also one of the world,s most versatile and stylish garment.Herero women,Namibia have a unique way of dressing ,their dresses is an adaption of Victorian dress,as worn by the German colonists.They fought in a bloody conflict at the start of the twentieth century,and now retained as a proud part of Herero identity.The Silhouette is distinctive a full,floor length-skirt,fitted bodice with puffed sleeve,with a magnificent horn-shaped hat,the shape of cattle horns,completing the look. Sardinia traditional dress Italy,its mixed history is evident in its traditional dress,elements of which have strong Spanish and Moorish influences.Through each village has its own style,there are common feature,a veil bonnet or shawl,long pleated skirts and richly embroidered blouses.Some of the most spectacular are from the province of Nuono.
it did play a good role back in the days . today we have more schools educating people on fashion and designing hence we all want to be involved in the new things .
ReplyDeleteits a world of competition more than maintaining the traditional dressing e.g people selling out their bodies for money they will want to advertise their body structure as much as possible .
Traditional clothing has less impact in the business of selling out
Very insightful indeed, fashion and culture, and the need to embrace our own Africaness through dressing is needed...
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