African wedding attire

For Muslims swahili with the background in Kenya Afro-Arab weddings can be happening for several weeks with many festivities. Marriages are usually arranged by parents. The Maasai live in Kenya's Kajiado follow their traditions. In Sudan, the African people called Arab Baggara men must give dowry to the family of his new wife, usually cattle as compensation to the parents of the loss of a family member. A man can have multiple wives if he is rich and can support alike. In Nigeria, marriage is seen as a boundary between blood relationship and is considered very important.

Traditionally, marriage partner search begins soon after the child is born in the Kalahari Desert. Today many African families follow traditional Western style as the east bridal white dress. Ancient tribal traditions are disappearing. The wedding dress reflects the class, caste and wealth and the religious beliefs of the family. Girlfriends rich can afford more elaborate dresses, more ornate, while the brides from poor families make their own wedding and costume jewelry provided. Usually, the wedding dress is passed from generation to generation. The wedding dress is influenced by their beliefs may reflect the influence of Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish. Wedding Dresses varies from country to country, Morocco and Sudan brides wear elaborate costumes embroidered with precious stones, gold and silver showing the status of the family and wealth. Nilotic brides use a medium grain apron and a skirt with sandals, ash, Cley and collar. In Ghana, the brides wear red, gold and green symbolizes the blood, prosperity and home. African brides wear purple rights and gold.

African wedding attire reflects the heritage of ethnic fabrics, color, jewelry or embroidery to use. Many designers are inspired by the wedding attire African ethnic and included in his collection of some elements. Usually used modern African brides wholesale dress  yellow or blue, with influences of Western culture, but add some ethnic elements to show their heritage.





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