gomesi

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Gomesi is a brightly colored, floor-length traditional dress with distinctive puffed sleeves worn by Baganda and other women in Uganda on formal and ceremonial occasions.

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gomesi canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Ugandan clothing
cultural attire
traditional dress
associatedReligion Christian ceremonies in Uganda
traditional Baganda rituals
countryOfOrigin Uganda
culturalSignificance marker of Baganda identity
symbol of respectability
traditional bridal wear
ethnicGroupAssociatedWith Baganda
hasAlternativeName busuuti
hasColorCharacteristic brightly colored
hasComponent belt
sash
hasDesignFeature decorative patterns
square neckline
wide waistband
hasFastening tied sash at waist
hasGenderAssociation female
hasOriginIn Buganda Kingdom
linked to: Kingdom of Buganda
hasSleeveStyle puffed sleeves
isPartOf Baganda cultural heritage
Ugandan national dress traditions
materialUsed cotton
satin
silk
regionAssociatedWith Buganda
styleType formal gown
wrap dress
timePeriodOfPopularization 20th century
typicalLength floor-length
typicalWearerStatus brides
female elders
married women
usedFor ceremonial occasions
church services
formal occasions
funerals
introduction ceremonies
traditional ceremonies
weddings
wornAt cultural festivals in Uganda
kwanjula introduction ceremonies
national celebrations in Uganda
wornBy Baganda women
linked to: Ganda people

women in Uganda
wornOver underskirt

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Baganda traditionalDress gomesi