The
Burundi clothing mainly consists of pagnes (wraparounds) which are the conventional outfits of the Burundians. In the rural parts of Burundi, young girls, women and aged men generally wear this type of clothing. There is a special kind of two piece cloth for the Burundian herders. The men are seen wearing a cord round their waist.
Since the economic condition of the
People of Burundi is very poor, they can't even afford to buy proper clothes and shoes for them. In the remotest parts of Burundi, people generally walk barefoot. But in the capital city of Burundi, things are a bit reverse. In Bujumbura, the people prefer to wear fashionable
Burundi clothing. The style conscious men and women of the capital city are known as the "sapeurs" These people prefer to wear trendy clothes. The clothing of Burundi in this part of the country comprises of suits, ties, fashionable western dresses. Men prefer to wear suits with ties and women dress up in western clothes. T-shirts and Blue jeans are very common among the Burundi youths.
The Burundi clothing is simply designed. It is made in such a way that the wearer feels comfortable and is able to perform their work properly. Simply designed jewelries are worn during any auspicious occasion or wedding occasion.
