coastal [noun]

Kanchiri ya hariri

Maana (Definition)

A traditional fitted silk blouse richly embroidered around the neckline, worn by Swahili women.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

embroidered silk bodice / traditional coastal blouse

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

top ya utamaduni

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi arusi alivalia kanchiri ya hariri yenye nakshi za dhahabu."

Translation: The bride wore an embroidered silk bodice adorned with gold patterns.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kanga ya ndani