Textiles and Dress

Alindi

Alindi, also known as Futa Benadir, is a Somali fabric. Usually worn as part of a traditional garment, it is recognizable today by its various colorful stripes. The most favored color pattern is the midab boqoreed (royal colors), originally inspired by the coat colors of certain goats. The fabric has remained a symbol of Somali heritage for many centuries and is worn in ceremonies and festivities.

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See also

• ▸Chiffon (fabric)
• ▸George Westinghouse
• ▸Abbasid art

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