The African loincloth – from tradition to fashion
the African loincloth is much more than a tradition of yesteryear. Currently, it can be found all over the world in different forms. It’s trendy, it’s chic, it’s just beauty. Designers create beautiful outfits with this type of fabric. This article was created so that we can together admire the beauty of the loincloth in all its forms. Below this page you will find 50 photos of loincloth outfits. Get inspired to wear the style you like the most with confidence. Find all the different outfit options and a bit of history to get to know this piece of woven plant material better.
The beauty of the African loincloth – outfit idea for a special occasion
Some of the oldest surviving African textiles have been discovered at the Kissi archaeological site in northern Burkina Faso. They are made from wool or fine hair made using a simple weft weaving technique. Other fragments of cloth and parchment fragments date from the ninth century from the Igbo Ukwu sites of the Igbo people of Nigeria. A considerable amount of cotton and wool textiles (clothing, envelopes and accessories) has been preserved in the Tellem caves in Mali, dating mainly from the 11th to the 13th centuries. Some fragments have also survived the 13th century Benin city in Nigeria.
Knowledge of weaving and fabric production has existed for centuries across the continent. During transatlantic slavery, many skilled weavers took the loom with them, making it known throughout North America, South America and the Caribbean. “The loincloth is a major social marker and a staple of clothing in many African countries. If the man has adopted the European costume, the woman continues to express her elegance thanks to the quality of these fabric rectangles, never sewn, that she overlays. “
Beautiful trapeze dress, high waist – African loincloth dress
The loincloth in all its forms:
Trendy African loincloth – modern dress to wear for evenings with friends
Using the African loincloth, designers create beautiful dresses and sets
Adorable dress to wear to feel special – the modern loincloth dress
Blue, yellow and a touch of red – nice base for creating a pretty loincloth dress
Trendy loincloth set – shirt and pencil skirt
Rihanna wears her stunning modern loincloth ensemble with confidence
Cute loincloth set in green – idea how to dress
Beyoncé is still very pretty, but even more with her loincloth dress
Long evening dress – an inspiring idea how to wear the African loincloth
The long evening dress with strapless is our favorite
Some stylish loincloth outfits that you can see in the video:
Sometimes it is enough that only the skirt is of this fabric. The lace top combines very well
The long loincloth skirt is very pretty in combination with a denim shirt
There are different possibilities how to combine the denim shirt and the loincloth skirt
The loincloth set can be constructed from a long black skirt and a pretty loincloth top
Beautiful loincloth dress model – how to wear the African loincloth
Cool idea how to dress today – beautiful loincloth dress
Nice idea how to dress today – beautiful suit in red loincloth
The loincloth set can even be a little more relaxed
Pretty evening dress in loincloth in combination with DIY accessories
How to make your own loincloth accessories – video tutorial:
Admirable beauty – well-dressed woman with pretty dress in loincloth
Orange and green long dress and a golden owl choker necklace
Little dress in straight loincloth – cool idea for your trendy clothes
Shirt and pants in loincloth – idea of a loincloth suit
The beauty of traditions – a magnificent and modern loincloth ensemble
Red and black long dress – the evening dress in loincloth
Beautiful set in loincloth – black top and modern colorful long skirt
Admirable jumpsuit with pencil skirt in loincloth and red top off the shoulders
Evening dress – prom dress in loincloth with lace top
