Niger Delta traditional brides are famous for their elegant and flamboyant cultural gears, like most African culture rich regions. Tribal fashion for brides is an age old tradition, with each piece having symbolic meanings and intently designed to flaunt a bride's beauty.
The Niger Delta tribes/ethnic groups highlighted in this feature include the Ijaws found in most parts of Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta State, the Igbos occupying the northern region; the Ibibio resident on the Southside of Niger Delta; and the great inland people of Benin in Edo state.
Ethnic groups in Nigeria; specifically in the Niger Delta are very diverse but not without their common flare for 'wrapper' and fish. Traditional attires for brides are styled in different ways as prescribed by the customs of the land. A bride's traditional ensemble usually consists of blouse, dress or drapes round the chest. And of course, a long or short stylish wrapper for her bottom.
Amongst the most popular accessories for brides, you'll find decorated sticks, hand fans, walking sticks, cultural head pieces and coral beads adorned on neck, wrist, waist and/ ankles Each article adorned on brides are specific to the tribe; representing the community, her family status or groom's eminence, etc.
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