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.
11"H x 13"W
