wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

African Dress Symbolism

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these cloths is hand-cut using leaves from the Raffia tree and then dyed and weaved into strips using an intricate embroidery technique?

a)

Kuba Cloth

b)

Mudcloth/Bogolanfini

c)

Kente Cloth

2.

True or False? Kaftans worn by women today in Africa were originally men's attire.

a)

False

b)

True

3.

Traditional African capes are made from which of the following resources? (Select more than one)

a)

ostrich egg shell

b)

animal tails

c)

tree bark

d)

skins and bones

e)

pressed metal

4.

True or False? Generally, waist beads are passed down from mother to daughter, perhaps on a wedding day, and can symbolize sensuality, fertility, healing, and positive energy.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following is commonly worn to show pride in one's culture and represent unity among it's wearers? (Select more than one)

a)

Dashiki

b)

Head scarf wraps

c)

Kanga