#traditional African attire

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Amina Juma - Elegant Heritage: Floral Serenity

E12 Single image prompts: for stable diffusion series + Midjourney 6 + DALL·E 3

Prompts Reference Stable Diffusion series POSITIVE PROMPTS (Copy the following)A woman in traditional African attire featuring a long flowing dress with vibrant patterns, a blue stones necklace, and a confident pose, set against lush green plants, depicted in a realistic digital artwork that highlights intricate designs, color, and cultural significance. NEGATIVE PROMPTS (Copy the…

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Explore the Unique Handcrafted Accessories from African Fashion Stores

Whether you decide on beautiful beadwork, Ankara prints, wooden accents, cowrie shells, Masai adornments, or Kente material, each piece mirrors the creative brightness and soul of Africa.

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38 Modern African Fashion Dresses 2024 - Best For Women

African fashion has taken the global stage by storm, blending tradition with modernity in ways that are both striking and culturally rich. The year 2024 is no different, with modern African fashion dresses for women 2024 offering women an exciting array of styles that are not only beautiful but also empowering. These African fashion dresses are designed to reflect the heritage, diversity, and…

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21 Best Venda Traditional Dresses for Ladies 2024

Venda traditional dresses embody a rich tapestry of cultural heritage and artistry, reflecting the vibrant history of the Venda people in South Africa. These garments, often adorned with intricate beadwork and bold patterns, serve as a visual celebration of Venda’s identity and traditions. The search for the latest Venda traditional dresses and fashion designs in South Africa has increased in…

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African Wedding Dresses | Royal White Wedding Dresses | D&D Clothing

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African Traditional Wedding Dresses 2023

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African Wedding Dress

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African Wedding Attires

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In conclusion, D&D Clothing offers the most elegant and sophisticated African wedding dresses for brides who want to showcase their African heritage on their special day. Whether it is a traditional wedding or a modern wedding, D&D Clothing has a dress for every bride. The traditional African wedding dresses offered by D&D Clothing are perfect for brides who want to honor their culture and tradition on their wedding day. The best African wedding dresses offered by D&D Clothing are perfect for the modern bride who wants to showcase her African heritage in a contemporary way. The African wedding attires offered by D&D Clothing are perfect for the groom and the wedding party who want to honor their African heritage on the wedding day. Shop with D&D Clothing for the best African wedding dresses

[rakiah]

I just want you to know that I will always love and cherish you for the art you do

Especially when you draw Leona in traditional African (Yoruba) clothing. It brings me joy and I need to know how tf Vil wrapped his hair up like that because I could never

Dffgytyrefgy I’m gonna hide into the tiniest hole I can find but omg thank youuu ; ;

Also, thank you for reminding me to draw more Yoruba!Leona 🙏

Took the advantage to draw them in their funeral attire in Crownless then 🎵 These clothes are so nice to draw x3

And don’t be fooled by Vil, he got help from maids. Though, I’m sure he could be more than persistent to learn how to tie a gele by himself.

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Amina Juma - Elegant Heritage: Floral Serenity

E12 Single image prompts: for stable diffusion series + Midjourney 6 + DALL·E 3

Prompts Reference Stable Diffusion series POSITIVE PROMPTS (Copy the following)A woman in traditional African attire featuring a long flowing dress with vibrant patterns, a blue stones necklace, and a confident pose, set against lush green plants, depicted in a realistic digital artwork that highlights intricate designs, color, and cultural significance. NEGATIVE PROMPTS (Copy the…

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The Empowering Impact of African Fashion Brands on Local Artisans

Investigate how the rise of African fashion brands has empowered local artisans by providing them with opportunities, recognition, and sustainable livelihoods.

Fully backed by customers, powerhouses, and the design community, African style is set to cement its place as a critical force in the worldwide design scene into the indefinite future.

African design has encountered a noteworthy resurgence on the worldwide stage, catching the attention of style lovers and industry pioneers alike. The mainland’s rich social legacy and imaginative variety have prepared nearby craftsmen to change their manifestations into worldwide design symbols.

The ascent of African fashion brands from neighborhood craftsmen to worldwide symbols is a demonstration of the force of imagination, culture, and social cognizance. These brands have opposed generalizations, enabled nearby networks, and carried Africa’s rich legacy to the cutting edge of the style business.

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Hi, I want to talk to you abou this image:

This illustration is titled "black slave women of different african nations". I find the combination of traditional African elements such as face-paint, necklaces and what appears to be ritual scarification and Western fashion worn by these women incredibly striking, but what made my jaw drop is the idea that these women are slaves.

While I am aware that maids and other lower-class women were sometimes able to access fancy clothing hand-me-downs from their employers, I had expected the nature of slavery in the Americas to make it impossible for enslaved black women to do the same.

So, this is a drawing. Whether it's drawn from life or not, I don't know, but the artist could easily have staged these women in fashionable (early 19th century) dresses or made the outfits up from their imagination. That being said, enslaved women absolutely did attempt to have "best" clothing and follow the fashions when they became aware of them.

Humans are human, no matter the circumstances. You can't crush that drive for beauty out of people, however you oppress them.

I know a bit more about fashion and later generations of Black women enslaved in the southeastern US, after scarification and such had been stripped out of their culture, but that certainly bears out this idea of treasuring beauty and trying to make space for fine clothing in their lives. Church services, weddings, and holidays like Christmas were often occasions for enslaved women to wear the best outfits they had, along with any jewelry or other finery they had managed to make or inherit. Some enslavers did give "favorite" people they held in bondage cloth, castoff clothes, cheap jewelry, lace, etc. At other times, the enslaved people cleverly made things themselves- one WPA Former Slave Interview in the 1930s, which I cannot find again for the life of me, featured an elderly man recalling that he once made hoop skirts from dried grapevine with an enterprising friend, selling them to the women in his community for a nickel (many enslaved people earned small amounts of money taking side jobs outside of their punishing work schedule).

Obviously such clothes could not be worn while working, but like I said, there WERE occasions of joy and celebration even in the harshness of slavery. The tradition of Black women wearing elaborate hats to church may in part originate from enslaved women (and their free but economically disempowered sisters) taking advantage of a rare chance for self-expression and elegance.

(Of course there were also less positive instances in which an enslaved woman might have fine clothing, namely sex trafficking, or habitual rape by an enslaver who then attempted to compensate her for this heinous crime with presents. New Orleans' infamous "fancy girl" market is enough to turn your stomach if you look it up.)

After the Civil War, some white commentators were incensed to see Black women in fashionable attire walking the streets where they'd once been enslaved. For these women, it acted as a visible and tangible way of asserting their freedom- as their ancestors despite wringing what happiness they could from life -had been unable to.

If anyone has more to add on this, please chime in! Enslaved women's fashion specifically is not my area of research, so I welcome input from people who study this more extensively. Cheyney McKnight is a wonderful source on enslaved people's lives in general, and a historical costumer herself.

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35 Latest South African Fashion Trends - Elevate Your Style

Are you looking for the latest South African fashion trends? Discover the hottest styles and African print dresses for the season. Our collection offers a wide range of South African clothing designed by top local designers, showcasing the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Whether you’re searching for vibrant Shweshwe dresses, elegant Ankara jackets, or bold accessories, we have it all.…

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25 Latest Pedi Traditional Dresses Fashion 2024 - Best to Wear

Pedi traditional dresses, integral to South Africa’s vibrant cultural heritage, are celebrated for their elaborate designs and bold colors. Originating from the Pedi people of Limpopo Province, these garments transcend mere clothing; they are a powerful expression of cultural identity, social status, and artistic heritage. As we progress through 2024, Pedi dresses are undergoing an exciting…

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How Björk's avant-gardism breaks the fetichization of music genres beautifully

Hi everyone ! For this week's post, I would like to introduce you to my favorite female artist : Björk. Her genre-melding approach is the reason why I find her musical identity particularly remarkable. In constant evolution, the latter is marked by a fearless exploration of the new and the unfamiliar. Indeed, she refuses to be confined by only one style or tradition and chooses instead to continually redefine her music. Björk's unique sound embodies both cultural fluidity and artistic freedom. Her albums embrace diverse influences such as the British electronica movement of the 1990s, pop music, jazz, classical music, folk and traditional Iceland music, world music, etc.

For instance, in "Homogenic" (1997), she creates, through the mix of orchestral strings with industrial beats, a soundscape that opposes easy categorization. Furthermore, both Asian culture and Björk's Icelandic roots served as inspirations for the album and its cover. They underscore the themes of identity and self-reinvention. On the one hand, her stylized hair and kimono-like dress remind of the traditional attire of a geisha. On the other hand, the minimalist aesthetic echoes the unembellished beauty of Icelandic landscapes : the cold and metallic tones of the color palette resemble its glaciers and volcanic rocks. The futuristic vibe is connected to Iceland's reputation as a land of myth and mystery.

Björk is also known for her experimental approach, breaking new ground with new technologies and unconventional sounds. In the album "Biophilia" (2011), she blends organic and digital elements by integrating nature sounds and interactive apps. She displays her engagement for both nature and technology in a holistic way. Additionally, the artist combines a wide range of global influences (Icelandic folklore, British multimedia apps, Asian and African percussions, European classical music and American electronic music). She doesn't reduce them to stereotypes but celebrates their complexity. Thus, the artist creates a rich and multifaceted album that defies borders and genres at the same time. Björk's dress on the album cover bridges the gap between the natural and the artificial just like her music. Her voluminous flame-like hair gives a visual representation of the album's boundary-pushing and innovative spirit.

Björk's music videos and stage performances are genre-defying as well because they incorporate avant-garde fashion, digital art and theatrical elements like surrealism and performance art. In this way, they connect high art with pop culture. To illustrate, her song "All Is Full of Love" mixes high-tech visuals with a classical string arrangement. It challenges the elitism associated with classical music, making it accessible and relatable. The clip blending robotic imagery with sensual themes proves that technology and emotions can coexist. The lyrics were inspired by love in spring. According to Björk, “The song, in essence, is actually about believing in love. Love isn't just about two persons, it's everywhere around you. Even if you're not getting love from Person A, it doesn't mean there's not love there.“ The video depicts Björk as a robot being assembled in a factory, who kisses another robot passionately. The robots are humanized : they have a heart and are able to fall in love and to express their desires. The clip is considered as one of the milestone of computer animation.