TRADITIONAL ATTIRE

ICE's quality products include Lobedu and Tsonga attire, which is modeled here by ICE's founding members Margareth Raphotle and Motšatši Mathebula. Traditionally Lobedu and Tsonga women express their age, class, and married status via their attire, especially with beaded adornment. Notice the distinct color patterns, unique to each culture, e.g., Tsonga primary colors. This clothing and jewellery is not only worn by older women and khekhapa dancers. Even today women of Ga-Modjadji dress in full traditional mode for special occasions, including going to town, visiting friends, and attending weddings.

Margareth is adorned in traditional Lobedu attire.

Tuku ya hlogo: white head wrap
sankwididi: long beaded piece with tassles worn over shoulder
morina: black skirt with multicolor trim
haifa: beaded piece with tassles worn around waist
khekhatlwa: green/yellow/black multistrand necklace
kheanelela: flat beaded belt
mpepule: beaded board with mirrors
mmapolokwane: round beaded belt
meleta: beaded wristband ntea: triangular beaded piece worn on behind
khemetse: beaded armband

Motšatši is adorned in traditional Tsonga attire.

Duku ra nhloko: head wrap
madindani/xipelana/ngubo: kneelength multilayered petticoat ntsheka: white cloth with colorful embroidery
xizambani: multicolored beaded necklace
bombo: decorative tattoos on face, arms, and legs
xipachi: small beaded bag