In our latest blog we look at the role that African shweshwe fabric has played for makoti, or newly married Sotho women, and how it has become a popular choice for traditional wedding dresses, merging African and European culture!now found its way into the worldwide market in high end fashion. We look at the amazing range of shweshwe dresses which demonstrate the adaptability of this traditional African fabric as it evolves alongside African culture.

seshoeshoe continues to adapt and grow with the requirements of its wearers, evolving into durable daywear and expanding into accessories such as hats, bags and even upholstery and soft furnishings, while still remaining popular in traditional dress. For those of us who won’t have the makoti experience, we can still add a touch of African flair to our everyday attire with shweshwe clothing and accessories

the wearing of a shweshwe skirt as part of her makoti attire is deeply ingrained in the symbology of a woman’s changing role in society. During a ceremony known as utsiki, she receives her new clothing which includes a black head scarf, tartan or shweshwe blanket over the shoulders, a long-sleeved top,