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Ndebele women in front of traditional house in the North of South AfricaThe Ndebele people from Northern South African and Southern Zimbabwe are very proud of their traditional artwork. Their artwork is a colourful explosion reflecting their individuality. They proudly paint their house in colourful geometric patterns. Coming through winding roads you will see from a long distance off their coloured houses. The women are also famous for their intricate beadwork based upon these geometric patterns. |
They
delicately hand weave these
beads into bracelets, necklaces and belts. They also hand-make a variety
of household accessories from beaded gourds, place mats, coasters and
their famous dolls. The
families work together from the father, mother and grand mother to the
children, all sitting, laughing and communing together. The are very
proud of their handy crafts, for more appreciation of this work
press here. |