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coastal [noun]

Utondoti

Maana (Definition)

Traditional fine metallic stitching on wedding robes and kofia caps

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

intricate coastal gold filigree embroidery

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

utondoti

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kanzu yake ilipambwa kwa utondoti wa ghorofa"

Translation: His tunic was decorated with gold filigree embroidery

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
NakshiZari
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