Their art form is a defining characteristic of the people. There is a strong emphasis on linear designs. The symmetry and edges were all done without the benefit of rulers and other similar tools as artists were able to keep lines straight freehand. Most homes are adorned with colorful geometric patterns on the outside, a unique look for certain.
Monday, September 21, 2015
AKL Art Spotlight: Ndbele's Beaded Apron
The Ndbele, sometimes spelled Ndebele, are a tribe from the South Africa and a part of the Nguni group of tribes, which comprise nearly two thirds of the African population of that country. They are closely related to the Zulu tribe.
Their art form is a defining characteristic of the people. There is a strong emphasis on linear designs. The symmetry and edges were all done without the benefit of rulers and other similar tools as artists were able to keep lines straight freehand. Most homes are adorned with colorful geometric patterns on the outside, a unique look for certain.
Their art form is a defining characteristic of the people. There is a strong emphasis on linear designs. The symmetry and edges were all done without the benefit of rulers and other similar tools as artists were able to keep lines straight freehand. Most homes are adorned with colorful geometric patterns on the outside, a unique look for certain.
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