Inkciyo yentombi
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2024-10-22
- Subjects: Beaded girdle designed for senior teenage girls of AbaThembu , Girdle.
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11378 , vital:75961
- Description: The girdle worn by a maiden is a remarkable testament to tradition and familial bonds, embodying both ornate beauty and profound symbolism. This exquisite garment features an intricately crafted apron adorned with a flat bead strip and three rows of delicate bead fringes, creating a mesmerising tapestry of colour and texture. Supported by two rows of brass washers threaded on goat skin thongs, each element of this girdle carries its own significance, echoing the wisdom and heritage of generations past. The tradition of passing down these brass washers from grandmother to favourite granddaughter, typically during puberty, adds a deeply personal touch to the garment, symbolising the continuation of familial legacy and the transmission of ancestral knowledge. As a young woman dons this girdle, she steps into her role within the community with grace and reverence, embracing the journey from adolescence to womanhood. Throughout her life, from the bloom of youth until the stage of menopause, the girdle remains a cherished symbol of her connection to her lineage and the enduring strength of familial ties. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2024-10-22
- Subjects: Beaded girdle designed for senior teenage girls of AbaThembu , Girdle.
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11378 , vital:75961
- Description: The girdle worn by a maiden is a remarkable testament to tradition and familial bonds, embodying both ornate beauty and profound symbolism. This exquisite garment features an intricately crafted apron adorned with a flat bead strip and three rows of delicate bead fringes, creating a mesmerising tapestry of colour and texture. Supported by two rows of brass washers threaded on goat skin thongs, each element of this girdle carries its own significance, echoing the wisdom and heritage of generations past. The tradition of passing down these brass washers from grandmother to favourite granddaughter, typically during puberty, adds a deeply personal touch to the garment, symbolising the continuation of familial legacy and the transmission of ancestral knowledge. As a young woman dons this girdle, she steps into her role within the community with grace and reverence, embracing the journey from adolescence to womanhood. Throughout her life, from the bloom of youth until the stage of menopause, the girdle remains a cherished symbol of her connection to her lineage and the enduring strength of familial ties. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
Inkciyo yomfazana
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2024-10-22
- Subjects: Inkciyo, a girdle designed for young women of AbaThembu , Girdle.
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11368 , vital:75960
- Description: The girdle, adorned with radiant yellow beads symbolising the essence of fertility, holds a profound significance within traditional cultures, particularly among young women. More than just an accessory, this ornate garment serves as a tangible expression of cultural values and beliefs, embodying the hopes and aspirations of generations past and present. Crafted with meticulous care and adorned with vibrant hues, the girdle represents not only the physical beauty of its wearer but also the promise of abundance and vitality in the journey of womanhood. Worn with pride and reverence, it becomes a beacon of strength and resilience, guiding young women through life's transitions with grace and dignity. As they embrace their roles within their communities, these girdles remind them of the inherent power and beauty within, nurturing a sense of belonging and empowerment among those who wear them. Through the generations, adorning these girdles with yellow beads endures, weaving the threads of tradition, culture, and identity into a tapestry of beauty and meaning. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2024-10-22
- Subjects: Inkciyo, a girdle designed for young women of AbaThembu , Girdle.
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11368 , vital:75960
- Description: The girdle, adorned with radiant yellow beads symbolising the essence of fertility, holds a profound significance within traditional cultures, particularly among young women. More than just an accessory, this ornate garment serves as a tangible expression of cultural values and beliefs, embodying the hopes and aspirations of generations past and present. Crafted with meticulous care and adorned with vibrant hues, the girdle represents not only the physical beauty of its wearer but also the promise of abundance and vitality in the journey of womanhood. Worn with pride and reverence, it becomes a beacon of strength and resilience, guiding young women through life's transitions with grace and dignity. As they embrace their roles within their communities, these girdles remind them of the inherent power and beauty within, nurturing a sense of belonging and empowerment among those who wear them. Through the generations, adorning these girdles with yellow beads endures, weaving the threads of tradition, culture, and identity into a tapestry of beauty and meaning. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
Inkciyo yomtshakazi
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2024-10-22
- Subjects: Beadwork , Girdle.
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11388 , vital:75962
- Description: This genital girdle, adorned with a single bead fringe delicately attached to an apron, finds its elegance in simplicity. Supported by four rows of shimmering white "AMASO" beads resembling pearls, this exquisite garment holds profound cultural significance as it adorns a bride on her special day. The choice of white AMASO beads adds a touch of purity and innocence and signifies the bride's transition into a new phase of life, symbolising hope, clarity, and new beginnings. As the bride wears this girdle, it becomes more than just an accessory; it becomes a sacred link between her and her cultural heritage, a tangible expression of tradition, and a testament to the love and commitment she shares with her partner. Paired with her bead band and blankets, the girdle completes the bride's ensemble, weaving elements of beauty and symbolism into a tapestry of matrimonial bliss. Thus, this genital girdle becomes a cherished heirloom, carrying within its beads the memories and blessings of generations past. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2024-10-22
- Subjects: Beadwork , Girdle.
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11388 , vital:75962
- Description: This genital girdle, adorned with a single bead fringe delicately attached to an apron, finds its elegance in simplicity. Supported by four rows of shimmering white "AMASO" beads resembling pearls, this exquisite garment holds profound cultural significance as it adorns a bride on her special day. The choice of white AMASO beads adds a touch of purity and innocence and signifies the bride's transition into a new phase of life, symbolising hope, clarity, and new beginnings. As the bride wears this girdle, it becomes more than just an accessory; it becomes a sacred link between her and her cultural heritage, a tangible expression of tradition, and a testament to the love and commitment she shares with her partner. Paired with her bead band and blankets, the girdle completes the bride's ensemble, weaving elements of beauty and symbolism into a tapestry of matrimonial bliss. Thus, this genital girdle becomes a cherished heirloom, carrying within its beads the memories and blessings of generations past. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
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