The Hidden Meaning Of African Clothing
African clothing is much more than a fashion statement. Each color, pattern, and shape holds a significant meaning in African culture. Read below to know more about it. 1. Kente Cloth Kente cloth is the typical African look. This vibrant fabric is woven into long 3- to 4-inch-wide panels. Several panels of kente cloth can be sewn together to make clothing for both men and women. The patterns created by the bright colored threads generally represent religious beliefs, common designs, and political narration. The different colors interpret different meanings. The color red symbolizes death, white expresses purity, green symbolizes fertility and blue expresses love. 2. Mudcloth Mudcloth is an ancient art form that originated from Mali’s Bamana culture and involves weaving cloth and dyeing it with fermented mud. In traditional Malian culture, mudcloth is worn by hunters (men) that serves as a mask and a badge of status. While women wear this cloth after entering into adulthood and i