SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA
Traditional ZULU apron known as an “Umcwayo,” worn by women and young girls.
The front panel is made of green cotton, embroidered at the bottom with white, green, blue, red, and black beads in a repeating geometric pattern.
Shows signs of wear from age and use, including a few missing beads
75 x 69 cm for the apron
69 x 13 cm for the embroidered bead band
Mid-20th century
SOUTH AFRICA
Traditional ZULU apron known as an “Umcwayo,” worn by women and young girls.
The front panel is made of green cotton, embroidered at the bottom with white, green, blue, red, and black beads in a repeating geometric pattern.
Shows signs of wear from age and use, including a few missing beads
75 x 69 cm for the apron
69 x 13 cm for the embroidered bead band
Mid-20th century
