coastal [noun]

Shela la urembo

Maana (Definition)

A sheer silk veil embroidered with silver lace worn by coastal brides during wedding celebrations.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

silver-threaded bridal veil / ceremonial veil

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

shela urembo

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi harusi alijifunika shela la urembo alipoingia ukumbini."

Translation: The bride covered herself in a silver-threaded bridal veil as she entered the hall.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Shela Vazi la tausi Vazi la harusi