what are some traditional clothing items worn by different ethnic groups in South Africa

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Some traditional clothing items worn by different ethnic groups in South Africa include:

1. Xhosa: The Xhosa people wear traditional clothing such as the isikhakha (a traditional headband), umbhaco (a traditional skirt made of animal skins or fabric), and beaded jewelry.

2. Zulu: The Zulu people wear traditional clothing such as the isidwaba (a traditional loin cloth), ibheshu (a beaded apron worn by men), and izincu (beaded necklaces).

3. Basotho: The Basotho people wear traditional clothing such as the Basotho blanket (a warm and colorful blanket worn as a shawl), the seshoeshoe (a fabric often used for traditional dresses and skirts), and the mokorotlo (a traditional hat).

4. Ndebele: The Ndebele people wear traditional clothing such as the isigolwani (a beaded apron worn by women), the isicholo (a beaded hat worn by married women), and beaded necklaces and bracelets.

5. Tsonga: The Tsonga people wear traditional clothing such as the xibelani (a traditional skirt made of colorful fabric), ndjolo (a traditional beadwork headband), and beaded jewelry.

These are just a few examples of the traditional clothing worn by different ethnic groups in South Africa. Each ethnic group has its own unique style and cultural significance in their traditional clothing.

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