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WorksheetsAfrican Dress Symbolism
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
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?
Kuba Cloth
Mudcloth/Bogolanfini
Kente Cloth
True or False? Kaftans worn by women today in Africa were originally men's attire.
False
True
Traditional African capes are made from which of the following resources? (Select more than one)
ostrich egg shell
animal tails
tree bark
skins and bones
pressed metal
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.
True
False
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)
Dashiki
Head scarf wraps
Kanga
