What is rwandan clothes?

Rwandan clothes are strongly influenced by traditional African attire. The most common attire for women is the "kitenge," which is a brightly colored cloth that is worn as a wrap-around skirt or as a headscarf. Men's traditional attire includes " ikiraka," which is a type of waistcloth, and " amakando," which is a sleeveless shirt made from animal skins or cotton.

In addition to traditional attire, Rwandan clothing has become heavily influenced by Western fashion. Many people now wear Western-style clothing, such as jeans and t-shirts. However, in rural areas, traditional clothing is still very much in use.

The fabric used for making traditional Rwandan clothes is often colorful and patterned. The patterns and colors often have symbolic meaning associated with elements of nature, everyday life, and social hierarchy.

Rwandan clothing is often made by local artisans who use traditional techniques such as hand-weaving and batik printing. The use of locally produced fabrics and tailoring has contributed to the development of a distinct Rwandan fashion style.

Today, Rwandan fashion designers are becoming increasingly celebrated for their work both locally and internationally with creations such as the "ikirundo," a skirt designed to showcase different aspects of Rwanda's progressive cultural identity.