14” x 18.5”

Rare, vintage and one of a kind, these unique decorative aprons have various purposes - some are given to a would-be wife, who then embroiders. Others are made by mothers and given to unwed daughters who have gone through initiation rites in the tribe. These beaded and embroidered pieces look stunning as wall hangings in the modern home.

The Ndebele are a colorful and fashionably dynamic South African tribe - rooted in Nguni, Zulu and Xhosa tribes. The beautiful and brightly colored geometric shapes are quintessential examples of the Ndebele peoples’ designs, echoed in the decorative patterns painted on the exterior walls of their homes.