Ndebele(Historical)

iJogolo apron

To manufacture this garment you must have materials like plain leather, canvas, glass beads and thread. Dr Christa Clark said, "The newly married Ndebele woman embroidered that apron, creating bold geometric designs with imported glass beads"(Accessed 17 September 2023). 

The use of different colours with beads on this apron can mean a status . This iJogolo is worn by women from amaNdebele culture. Within the culture this garment serves as a marital status for women. On ceremonial occasions, she would wear iJogolo to signify her marriage.