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FURNISHING MATS Long rectangular mats were made in different sizes according to use . The longer were used as beds on which to sleep , and were rolled up and put on one side during the day . The shorter were used as children's beds or ...
FURNISHING MATS Long rectangular mats were made in different sizes according to use . The longer were used as beds on which to sleep , and were rolled up and put on one side during the day . The shorter were used as children's beds or ...
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Plain close twining is used throughout the area for food and grain mats . The Hlubi use twined weave for hats , and the Bhaca used it for penis - sheaths . Open twined weave is used generally for sleeping mats and other similar mats .
Plain close twining is used throughout the area for food and grain mats . The Hlubi use twined weave for hats , and the Bhaca used it for penis - sheaths . Open twined weave is used generally for sleeping mats and other similar mats .
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... Xhosa , Umtata umthala - Miscanthus capensis Stapf , for rough mats , Xhosa urasi - grass from mountains for making ropes and brooms , Thembu , Mpondo ; urasi , grass , for making beer baskets , Mpondo ; irashu , Miscanthus capensis ...
... Xhosa , Umtata umthala - Miscanthus capensis Stapf , for rough mats , Xhosa urasi - grass from mountains for making ropes and brooms , Thembu , Mpondo ; urasi , grass , for making beer baskets , Mpondo ; irashu , Miscanthus capensis ...
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| Title | Annals of the South African Museum Annals of the South African Museum, South African Museum Volumes 111-112 of Annals of the South African Museum: Annale Van Die Suid-Afrikaanse Museum, South African Museum |
| Author | South African Museum |
| Publisher | The Museum, 2004 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 22 Sep 2011 |
| ISBN | 086813189X, 9780868131894 |
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