coastal [noun]

Subaya ya hariri

Maana (Definition)

Fine woven striped silk shawl draped by coastal women during festive weddings.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

striped coastal silk veil

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

subaya ya hariri

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi harusi alijitia subaya ya hariri yenye nakshi za dhahabu."

Translation: The bride draped a striped coastal silk veil adorned with gold embroidery.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

utandio Rinda la hariri Nguo