Textiles and Dress

Clothing in Ethiopia

Clothing in Ethiopia includes traditional garments as well as modern fashion styles, accessories and cosmetics. Traditional clothing in Ethiopia is characterized by diverse materials, manufacturing techniques, and regional specializations. While hand-woven cotton, or shemma, is the most common textile in the northern and central highlands, leather and cowhide serve as essential materials for traditional clothing across various Ethiopian ethnic groups. These materials are favored for their durability, warmth, and symbolic value in pastoralist societies.

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See also

• ▸El Puente (coalition)
• ▸Harry Barris
• ▸Dress hook

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