Netela
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Netela or netsela is a handmade cloth many Eritrea
n and Ethiopia
n women use to cover their head and shoulders when they wear clothing made out of chiffon
, especially when attending church. It is made up of two layers of fabric, unlike gabi
which is made out of four. Kuta
is the male version.
Eritrea
Eritrea , officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa. Eritrea derives it's name from the Greek word Erethria, meaning 'red land'. The capital is Asmara. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast...
n and Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
n women use to cover their head and shoulders when they wear clothing made out of chiffon
Chiffon (clothing)
The material chiffon comes in many different designs and colors such as flowers. Many Eritrean women go to dress makers with their chosen chiffon. Most are of ankle length and the dresses have different stitching and accent....
, especially when attending church. It is made up of two layers of fabric, unlike gabi
Gabi
Gabi is a male or female given name. Its origin is the Aramaic Gabriel, which means "Man of God". The female version is derived from Gabriela.Gabi or GABI may refer to:* Gabriel Agbonlahor, English footballer...
which is made out of four. Kuta
Kuta (clothing)
Kuta is a handmade cloth many Eritrean and Ethiopian men use to cover their head and shoulders when they wear clothing made out of chiffon, especially when attending church. It is made up of two layers of fabric, unlike gabi which is made out of four. Netela or netsela is the female version....
is the male version.