coastal [noun]

Alama ya muwa

Maana (Definition)

A distinctive traditional embroidered geometric pattern resembling sugarcane stalks on Swahili kofia caps.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

sugar-cane motif embroidery on Swahili caps

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

alama ya muwa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kofia yake ya Kiamu ina alama ya muwa ya kupendeza."

Translation: His Lamu cap features a lovely sugarcane motif embroidery.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Nakshi Urembo