coastal [noun]

Dutai

Maana (Definition)

A fine silk headscarf decorated with embroidery worn by Swahili women during festivities.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

silk embroidered coastal headscarf

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dutai

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Fashion

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alivaa dutai ya rangi ya bluu kwenye sherehe ya harusi."

Translation: She wore a blue silk embroidered headscarf to the wedding party.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

utandio Eneza kilemba