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Traditional Zulu clothing is made out of fibers like straw and cotton as well as animal hides. Zulu women traditionally cover their heads, wearing distinctive straw hats, as a sign of respect. Traditional Zulu clothing is very colorful and almost always incorporates bead work. Some bead work has symbolic meaning within the Zulu culture.
The Zulu names for some items of traditional clothing are:
- isicholo, a wide straw hat worn by women, especially mature women
- isidwaba, a pleated cowhide skirt, sometimes decorated with beads
- uhbulahlu, bead work like headdresses and necklaces
- amabheshu, a "backward apron" made of animal hide, worn by men.
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Anything pretty much goes really. For the younger generation we have the same dress code as in the western and European countries, on the other hand over the years we've picked up clothing from various African countries such as Zambia's (which is a material that has unique artistic designs printed on it) this dress dress code is usually mainly for the adults.
Traditional male clothing is usually light, consisting of a two-part apron (similar to a loincloth) used to cover the genitals and buttocks. Married men will usually also wear a headband, called the umqhele. The women on the other hand dress differently depending on whether they are single, engaged and married. An unmarried woman who is still eligible is proud of her body and is not ashamed of showing it. She only wears a short skirt made of grass or beaded cotton strings and spruces herself up with lots of bead-work. An engaged woman will let her traditionally short hair grow. She will cover her bosom with a decorative cloth which is done out of respect for her future relatives and to indicate that she has been spoken for. The married woman covers her body completely signalling to other men that she is taken.
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What kind of technology did the Zulu use?
The ancient Zulu people had spears and shields, during the time that the british were using the maxim gun.
What is the Zulu translation for the English word 'recycle'?
Zulu is the language spoken by around 10 million Zulu people who mostly live in South Africa. The Zulu word for recycle is 'kabusha'.
Why did the Zulu people migrate to Europe?
Zulu people didn't migrate to Europe. They are still in South Africa where they've been for many centuries.
How do zulu people raise their children?
Yes
When was Zulu people created?
Before they were Zulus they were Ngunis. They became Zulus after the younger brother was favoured by his mother over the elder brother Qwabe who left to form his own nation, leaving his late father's nation to his younger brother Zulu to rule. Though Zulus do not want to admit it their founder was Zulu's mother. Thereafter they called themselves abakaZulu (Zulu's people).
What kind of technology did the Zulu use?
The ancient Zulu people had spears and shields, during the time that the british were using the maxim gun.
What is zulu resistance?
Zulu resistance refers to the efforts made by the Zulu people of Southern Africa to resist colonial rule and maintain their independence and culture, particularly during the 19th century. This resistance was particularly notable during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, where the Zulu warriors, led by King Cetshwayo, fought against the British Empire. Despite their fierce resistance, the Zulu were ultimately defeated and their kingdom was annexed by the British.
What did people in the Zulu tribe call a Zulu warrior?
A number of Zulu warriors were called an Impi
Was Shaka Zulu evil?
No, he was Zulu leader and maybe not a nice man, but he did what he could for his people.
What is the Zulu translation for the English word 'recycle'?
Zulu is the language spoken by around 10 million Zulu people who mostly live in South Africa. The Zulu word for recycle is 'kabusha'.
How many people in the world speak Zulu?
Approximately 27 million people speak Zulu worldwide. It is one of the official languages of South Africa and is primarily spoken by the Zulu people in the region.
Do zulu people exist?
Yes
What are causes and effects of the war of Malaysia and zulu?
Malaysia had never had a war with Zulu. The Zulu people live in South Africa which is very far from Malaysia.
How do the Zulu people greet?
How are you...Unjani
Is Zulu a boy or girl name?
Zulu is a unisex name, meaning that it can be used for both boys and girls. It is a name of South African origin and is often associated with the Zulu people.
Why did the Zulu people migrate to Europe?
Zulu people didn't migrate to Europe. They are still in South Africa where they've been for many centuries.
What were the causes of the zulu war?
The Zulu were a free and independent people . They did not want to be ruled by any foreign army .
