coastal [noun]

Rasmi ya Pwani

Maana (Definition)

Fine hand-embroidered patterns decorating traditional Swahili kanzu collars and kofia caps.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional Swahili embroidery

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

nakshi za kanzu

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fundi wa Lamu alishona rasmi ya pwani kwenye kanzu ya harusi."

Translation: The Lamu artisan sewed traditional Swahili embroidery onto the wedding kanzu.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Nakshi Urembo Vulia kofia