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BY Francis Akhalbey, 11:13am April 12, 2018,

[Answers] Test your knowledge of traditional African clothing

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by Francis Akhalbey, 11:13am April 12, 2018,

1. The Maasai tribe are most famous for this traditional cloth. What’s it called? Shùká

[Answers] Test your knowledge of traditional African clothing
A Maasai man

2. This popular and colorful outfit from Bamenda in Cameroon is known as? Toghu

[Answers] Test your knowledge of traditional African clothing
Traditional Cameroonian outfit

3. In Ghana, the smock is also popularly known as? Batakari

[Answers] Test your knowledge of traditional African clothing
Ghanaian smock

4. The Gomesi is a very popular dress in? Uganda

[Answers] Test your knowledge of traditional African clothing
Gomesi

5. Dyed with fermented mud, this handmade Malian fabric is known as? Bògòlanfini

[Answers] Test your knowledge of traditional African clothing
Handmade Malian fabrics

6. The traditional Shweshwe fabric is very popular in? South Africa

[Answers] Test your knowledge of traditional African clothing
Shweshwe fabric

7. One of these is not an African fabric? Ikat

8. The Adire tie and dye textiles are made in? Nigeria

[Answers] Test your knowledge of traditional African clothing
Adire fabric

9. The Habesha Kemis is worn by both Ethiopian and Eritrean women? True

[Answers] Test your knowledge of traditional African clothing
Habesha Kemis

10. Kofia is a popular round hat worn by men in? East Africa

[Answers] Test your knowledge of traditional African clothing
Kofia hat

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: July 12, 2019

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