Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 10.6K In mordern times, African tradition is losing a lot of meaning with the extraction and merging of pop western culture. A lot of times we emulate our own traditions without understanding what it means, but for the mere fact of its beauty. Here in Ghana, it’s been years since I saw or heard someone talk about the meaning of a particular kente pattern and how that influences the style of an outfit. In this day and age, it’s whatever looks beautiful is what is being worn. This goes for many other cultures, Although, newly wedded Xhosa bride and groom Lerato Seane and J Subadan isn’t letting style trump over her culture, as she understands her culture is style. We have covered the monochrome beauty and style of Xhosa brides in the past as seen below. More Articles You Would Love Nigeria’s Davidson Obennebo Wins of Elite Model Look 2016 (International) #BeautyOfTheWeek: These Dark Skin Sisters Are The Internets Newest Sensation, And The Parents Are Ready To Turn It Up PICS: South Africa’s Xhosa Brides Are More Stylish Than You; See 30 Pictures Of Monochrome Wedding Styles However, in amazing images taken by wedding photographer @Photosbyreem, he curates the meaning of each garment and why it is essentially worn during their wedding. Read below and see the images further down. The Bride’s parents are from Johannesburg, South Africa and her mother’s tribe is Xhosa. It was very important to the couple to honor her culture. The tartan blanket worn around the shoulder of the Bride symbolizes the protective and nurturing qualities the Bride adds to the family. The black doek wrapped around the head of the Bride shows respect for her elders. The scarf covering her waistline serves to protect her fertility. Xhosa men wear strands of beaded necklaces on special occasions. The Groom’s look is meant to complement the Bride. See the beauty below. South Africa Culture UPCOMING TOP EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS Click Here To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble VIDEO: Watch The Moment Two Young Chinese Boys Were Over Excited To See... Muyishime Unleashes The ‘Conlang Collection’: A Bold Step Towards Inclusive Fashion #OOTD: Crochet Like You’ve Never Seen; Witness The Stunning Crochet/Kente Print Look By... #BIKINIBAE: Cute Grenadian Beauty Reysher Is Serving Stunning Swimwear With Unparalleled Grace &... VIDEO: Rihanna Promises Ayra Starr A Verse After Rick Ross Failed To Create... PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.