Isibhamba / belt

Phansi Museum
Berea, South Africa

A Zulu flexible grass woven belt with densly beaded strands from the Nongoma community. Isibhamba are worn by Zulu women to identify them as married and has children. Isibhamba were earlier adorned with brass studs, and later with plastic beads and glass.

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Title: Isibhamba / belt
Location Created: Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Original Source: Phansi Museum
Colour: White, Black, Lime, Yellow, Blue

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