Umbhaco is a material used in South African traditional garments in formal and informal ceremonies. It is an extremely durable cotton that’s made to last when well-cared for. “Umbhaco” is also the given term for the traditional attire of the Xhosa speaki
Believe them when they tell you there is magic in creating. Be it food, fun, time, moments or fashion, but creation is a momentous journey.
As head designer of UMBHACO.COM my journey of professional creating began over a decade ago.
The passion, the hands, thoughts and ideas all go into the special moments. It is thrilling and foreseeing the end gives an amazing feeling. Umbhaco the fabric is enough to get you inspired. It comes in up to 10 different colors, the most popular being cream and white and used for traditional ceremonies including weddings.
The fabric is durable, thick and has glorious appearance once created into a fitting garment. Lines and lines of fabric tape, binding, beads and buttons are used to decorate the garment. This applies to both the attire of the male and the female.
With so many evolving trends in todays fashion world and a lot of western influence, garment designers and fashion lovers have liberated themselves by modernizing Umbhacoso they can wear it in todays ’scene.
Hundreds of designers have experimented with different designs to suit the requirements of the clients. It is the only way to move forward.
Umbhaco the attire or even the bit of influence seen of it in modern designs is today featured in the most prestigious platforms. Television shows, local and global beauty pageants, awards ceremonies, prestigious fashion shows and shoots. The amount of attention one receives from rocking up at a wedding or cultural event precedes that of other common events. The Umbhaco office range is yet to be released by UMBHACO.COM so watch this space. The new world order comes confirms that many things will change in the corporate world. As trend makers, we will ensure that cultural office wear is a thing. In the meantime, continue to celebrate and proudly wear your Umbhaco everywhere else.
The highly acclaimed film Black Panther showcased some outfits from various African cultures and these included Umbhacoof the Xhosas. What a fashion forward time to live in.
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