Gabi (clothing)

Gabi is a handmade cloth worn by many Eritreans and Ethiopians. It is worn over the shoulders and upper body and is made out of chiffon. Unlike the two-layered kuta (worn by men) and netela (worn by women), it consists of four layers.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Textiles of Ethiopia: Netela and Gabi". My journey to Ethiopian culture. Road to Ethiopia - Camino a Etiopia. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
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