Ndebele Pepetu - 3375 - SOLD

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A PEPETU IS A SMALL APRON WORN BY A YOUNG MAIDEN. IT IS RECTANGULAR IN SHAPE & IS WORN TOGETHER WITH A THIMBA (BACKSKIRT SHAPED FROM A LARGE PIECE OF LEATHER). IT DECLARES THAT A YOUNG WOMAN IS OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE.THE DESIGN ON THE PEPETU EXPRESSES THE YOUNG GIRL'S ASPIRATIONS TOWARDS MARRIAGE AND HER HOME.

13"H x 16"W