The Dinka Corset

"Manlual"

Dinka beaded corset (source)

When one hears the term 'corset' we immediately associate it with a woman's item of clothing, right? Well here is some interesting insight, the MEN of the Dinka tribe; a Southern Sudanese ethnic group,would beg to differ. Among the Dinka, corsets, known as "Manlual" are worn by men as a form of daily attire which primarily symbolize a man's age group as well as his wealth within the community.

Architopic:

Kenya Women’s and Children’s Wellness Centre.

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We are finally putting African  architecture on the map! We specifically start with some work from Kenya.   KWCWC (Kenya Women’s and Children’s Wellness Centre) together with architects Perkins+Will, USA/ Triad Architects, are coming forward with a state of the arts healthcare facility that provides an array of other wellness facilities that bridge our local, tradition and Global medicinal needs.