South African Shweshwe Dress for Traditional Ceremonies

South African Shweshwe Dress for Traditional Ceremonies

Shweshwe dresses are the most beautiful choice for South African wedding ceremonies.

It has become a staple for South African woman who uses the fabric.

For the everyday dress as well as the traditional and formal wedding dress.

It has even made an appearance on the runway,

with modern dresses and couture becoming a new international trend.

The Shweshwe dress is typically used in traditional ceremonies,

South African Shweshwe Dress for Traditional Ceremonies

South African Shweshwe Dress for Traditional Ceremonies

The fabric softens. Originally this cloth was only available in blue.

However, throughout its history brown and red have been added and most recently

a wide assortment of modern colors have been added.

 

It is the vibrant colors and designs that have continued to push the popularity of the Shweshwe fabric,

making it an ingrained part of African fashion trends.

 

 

 

 

The genuine Shweshwe fabric has to struggle with an increase in counterfeit impersonators that sell for half the price.

There are counterfeiters throughout Europe, South Africa, and China.

These counterfeits can be identified by their inferior quality and lack of vibrancy in their colors.

Counterfeits taking shortcuts in the quality and design can usually be identified after a single wash,

while the original Shweshwe fabric is of significantly higher quality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Shweshwe continues to increase in demand and popularity,

we should expect to see it become available in other countries and also provided by other companies.

This includes additional counterfeits as well as quality producers with a competitive product.