coastal [noun]

Erisi

Maana (Definition)

Fine silk thread imported historically for decorating kofia caps and ceremonial kanzus.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

spun silk thread used for embroidery

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

uzi wa hariri / erisi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fundi alitumia erisi ya dhahabu kudarizi kofia ya mfalme."

Translation: The artisan used gold silk thread to embroider the king's cap.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Juzi Rinda la hariri Nakshi