Author: By Ann Musungu

Audio By Vocalize Known as the mamianqun, or horse-face skirt, the garment is among the pieces featured at the China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition. [David Gichuru, Standard] At the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi, a skirt more than a century old offers a glimpse into the craftsmanship, symbolism and cultural memory woven into traditional Chinese dress. Known as the mamianqun, or horse-face skirt, the garment is among the pieces featured at the China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition. The pleated skirt forms part of a collection brought from China’s Shandong province, showcasing traditional clothing and the cultural practices…

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