The umushanana (plural: imishanana) is the traditional ceremonial dress of women in Rwanda. It consists of a wrapped skirt bunched at the hips and a sash draped over one shoulder, typically worn over a tank top or bustier. [Photo taken in honor of m…

The umushanana (plural: imishanana) is the traditional ceremonial dress of women in Rwanda. It consists of a wrapped skirt bunched at the hips and a sash draped over one shoulder, typically worn over a tank top or bustier.

[Photo taken in honor of my mother, a strong Rwandan woman.]

 

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I’m a Rwandan-Canadian visual artist & painter obsessed with patterns and color play. Traditional Rwandan inspirations + abstract contemporary influences.

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