coastal [noun]

Vazi la Mkaniki

Maana (Definition)

Dark blue or black dyed indigo cotton sheet traditionally worn by coastal women in historic times.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dark indigo ceremonial cloth

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vazi mkaniki

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walikumbuka vazi la mkaniki lilivyovaliwa zamani."

Translation: Elders recalled how the dark indigo ceremonial cloth was worn in past times.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Vazi la Mkaniki