If you live in the Kingdom of Eswatini, one of Africa’s smallest nation states, the answer would be “No!”.
A Lihiya is the national dress of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and constitutes a large single sheet of fabric that is tied, usually on the left shoulder. Often brightly coloured and in handwoven fabric they are handed down from mother to daughter.
In a modern take on the Lihiya, a social enterprise Baobab Batik from Eswatini, are re-imagining and re-creating fabulous Lihiya in rayon with amazing African designs. These are hand crafted and an invaluable addition to your Summer wardrobe.
Ideal as a beach sarong, or lightweight wrap they are a bold statement of your solidarity with generations of Swazi womenfolk, past, present and future.
Available in the UK and exclusive to Danaqa. Find us at the Malt House Emporium in Tewkesbury from April 12, 2021 or from www.danaqa.com