The history of Herero clothing is extraordinary. Rhenish missionaries first introduced Victorian dress, which the tribe gradually accessorised by adding, for example, cow horn headdresses.

Tribe members wear the German uniforms at various ceremonies, funerals, and festivals as a way of honoring their warrior ancestors. Herero Cadet in Cardboard Hat and Herero Woman in Blue Dress ...

It openly broadcasts who they are as a people and the identity of the Herero is created through the dress. Tim Hensall, Kamili Safaris “The Herero women’s long dress has become a symbol of ...

His resulting book, Conflict and Costume, is an in-depth look at the bold and gorgeous costumes that have come to represent the cultural identity of the Herero people. The style of dress was ...

From his humble Windhoek workshop, Namibia's leading fashion designer is keeping alive the love for the Herero people's traditional dress with horned headgear, a full-length skirt and a link to ...

Every year the Herero people commemorate those that died in battle with a special ceremony. And the women wear a special dress which is specific to Herero culture. BBC Africa’s children’s ...

From his humble Windhoek workshop, Namibia's leading fashion designer is keeping alive the love for the Herero people's traditional dress with horned headgear, a full-length skirt and a link to ...