Raphia Skirt – Traditional Bwiti Ceremony Wrap

Product information

This traditional raphia skirt, handwoven from natural palm fibers, is an essential garment used in Bwiti ceremonies and initiations. Its natural beige hue and finely fringed edges symbolize purity, humility, and connection to the Earth.

Worn around the waist or shoulders, the raphia skirt plays a key role in ritual dress, allowing the initiate to enter a sacred state, stripped of worldly identity and aligned with the ancestral spirit world.

Details:

• Origin: Gabon
• Material: 100% natural raphia fiber
• Dimensions: Approx. 90 x 120 cm
• Use: Worn during initiations, dances, or as ceremonial covering
• Finish: Hand-fringed edges

⚠️ Note:

This garment is not decorative—it is a sacred piece, traditionally reserved for ceremonial contexts. Each piece is handmade, with minor variations that reflect its authenticity and origin.

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