Radiant Gold Habesha Kemis – Handwoven Cotton Dress with Tilet Border for Genna ethiopian clothing From Addis Ababa to London

From Addis Ababa to London

The rich purple and gold patterns at the hem add a majestic touch to this simple Habesha Kemis

Fit: Flowy wedding silhouette

Material: Cotton with traditional tibeb embroidery

embodying both tradition and contemporary style

Radiant Gold Habesha Kemis – Handwoven Cotton Dress with Tilet Border for Genna ethiopian clothing From Addis Ababa to LondonThis Gold Habesha kemis pairs the traditional white cotton base with a warm, earthy tilet border, giving it a distinctive look for Genna's overnight church vigil in January. Many women choose the burnt orange Habesha kemis for the way its warmer tone stands out against the white robes worn by most of the congregation. Many families choose this deeper orange tone specifically for its contrast against the plain white robes worn by the wider congregation