Shweshwe – also known in Sesotho as shoeshoe for King Moshoeshoe – was once used to create simple traditional dresses, but has now become part of a fashion movement that’s modernising the use of the ...
September is Heritage Month, and if there’s one fabric that truly captures South Africa’s spirit, it’s Shweshwe. Bright, bold, and instantly recognisable, it’s the fabric of weddings, traditional ...
A Durban-based fashion designer shared a video of a woman showing off her handmade Phinifa dress made from traditional Shweshwe fabric The dress featured a modern top with fluffy sleeves and a flowing ...