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Jocolo / Marriage apron

Phansi Museum

Phansi Museum
Berea, South Africa

A Ndebele marriage apron worn by the bride during her wedding day. It is distinguised by five panels on the lower section with a number of smaller tabs to denote the umber of the wife and her status. The Jocolo apron is changed to a Mapoto apron which the bride then wears during her first pregnancy

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  • Title: Jocolo / Marriage apron
  • Location Created: South Africa
  • Original Source: Phansi Museum
  • Colour: White, Black, Orange, Navy, Lime, Yellow
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