Kwifo Afritudes Wedding dress
Or pay €102.60* today, then €78.92* on May 28 and Jun 28
Get it in 3 days - France
Or pay €102.60* today, then €78.92* on May 28 and Jun 28
Get it in 3 days - France
Are you looking for authentic African wedding dresses?
Kwifo Afritudes Wedding dress is the perfect African wedding gown. It is made of a dress and a cape.
Story behind:
This wedding dress is named after Kwifo, which literally means, the King's assistant. It presents an emblem of the Kom culture, from Cameroon: the double bell. The double bell is a royal symbol. It is used to gather the people at the beginning of ceremonies. For example, at the arrival of the King Afo-A-Kom, the Kwifo was heard.
In Kom, tattooing and scarification were meant for the royal women. When these women were putting scarification or tattoos of royal symbols (like the kwifo), people could see that the woman was from the palace, and they should not attempt to vie for her attention.
These women chose their lovers themselves. Once the girl had seen her first potential lover, it was time for the tattoo specialist to perform the art (Check the showcased image). According to the Kom, this was to bestow on her a special status among commoners and also served as a warning to men who intended asking her hand in marriage. (Walter Gam Nkwi, University of Buea, Cameroon)
The double bell is presented here by the traditional Berber pompon from Morocco.
This dress is custom made following your measurements (kindly provide them, check our size guide for directions) so it will fit perfectly.
Quality craftsmanship is used for high quality. The dress is ready for shipping within 18 days after placing order (shorter delays are available).
Wholesale prices are available. Price is negotiable.
Elsie is 1m75 and wears size M.
Sourced and Handmade in Cameroon.
• Polyester • White • Raphia • Made to order • High quality • Fast shipping • Free delivery* • Shipping Worldwide • hand wash cold with mild soap • steam iron is recommended • do not bleach • hang dry in shade • do not tumble dry • avoid spin cycle • gift message available • for questions, kindly email us.
Returns and exchanges are accepted for this item. Exceptions may apply. See return and exchanges. https://www.minsangi.com/blog/returns-exchanges-and-cancellation-policies
*Shipping: Cameroon : free (check with us); international: from XAF 9000 (DHL)
Color:
White
Gender:
For Her
Material:
Raphia, Wool
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Beautiful, fits is great.