Changing face of umushanana, the Rwandan traditional dress
The one-piece modern umushanana (left), which resembles the Indian sari, and the original umushanana wrap skirt and over-the-shoulder drape. Photos/Cyril Ndegeya
There is never a dull moment when one wears it. This is umushanana, Rwanda’s traditional women’s attire. Made of light and heavy silk, it’s flowy and soft and comes in bold prints and plain cloth.
This attire makes a fashion statement when worn right.
