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I loved those colourful blankets that the women wear. They assured me it was not hot for them to wear.
I wanted to buy one but at around € 90 I thought that was just too pricey. Especially since I discoverd that, although they were decorated with beads, the blanket was not wool but some kind of synthetic fabric!
Written Apr 1, 2003
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Will post a picture soon of what you can buy at Ndebele village.
The women are all making bead jewelry and souvenirs which are too colourful and beautiful to resist.
I enjoy wearing my necklace in summer.
Written Apr 1, 2003
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Will post a picture soon of what you can buy at Ndebele village.The women are all making bead jewelry and souvenirs which are too colourful and beautiful to...
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I suppose I will have to read up on the culture as I have forgotten it. For instance: why the colours and the patterns? Why do the women shave their heads? And why in fact, there are no men...
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A few kilometres north of Middelburg lies the museum village of Botshabelo. It preserves the culture of the Ndebele, who belong to the large group of Nguni peoples. They are distinctive form other...
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