Xhosa Umbhaco Bhayi Shawl with Two Tone Braiding skirt South Africa

South Africa

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Xhosa Umbhaco Bhayi Shawl with Two Tone Braiding skirt South AfricaAbout The Bhayi is a traditional Xhosa blanket shawl which goes over the shoulders and is made with the traditional Xhosa fabric iBayi, which is 100% cotton. It is made in the uMbhaco style, using black shoelace braid, mother of pearl buttons and beading, which is done to suit the fabric, but you're welcome to request your own colours. This bhayi blanket uses two tone braiding, we have added pictures of a few of our favourite colour combinations, but