Summary
Alternative Name(s): Lekgabe
Skirt made by the African Women's Group, circa 1990-1992 in Melbourne. This item is one of nine purchased from the African Women's Group, which was established in 1984 by Amelia Sello, an immigrant from South Africa. Mrs Sello also teaches crafts to group members.
The Lekgabe is a traditional skirt or frill, worn by young village women. It is traditionally made from strong vegetable fibre and worn with beads made from smooth seeds coloured with oxides. This lekgabe is accompanied by glass beads worn around the waist.
Physical Description
Skirt of unbleached manufactured cotton fibre consisting of a thick fringe sewn into a narrow waistband of dark blue and white printed cotton fabric. The waistband is extended and fastened by tying in a bow. The cotton fringe is cut to a uniform length.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Maker
African Women's Group, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1990-1992
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
36 cm (Length), 2 cm (Width), 28 cm (Height)
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References
Contemporary Craft and Cultural Identity Project, by Deborah Tout- Smith and Anna Malgorzewicz for MoV and Monash University History Dept, 1992.
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Keywords
Clothing, Crafts, Cultural Identity, Cultural Maintenance, Cultural Traditions, Ethnic Groups, Handcrafts, South Africa Culture, South African Communities, South African Immigration, Traditional Costumes
