hand-stitched in the Gondar tradition
Brides who want to honor their habesha roots on their wedding day
Embroidery: 100% handmade — every stitch done by hand
Material: stainless-steel
and we want every bride who orders from us to feel exactly that
Gondar ሀበሻ ቀሚስ – ጥምቀት/Timket Dress, Handwoven Fetil Ethiopian Women's Kemis Church Outfit Ethiopia hand-stitched in the Gondar traditionThe Gondar dress holds a special place in our hearts it carries the soul of one of Ethiopia's most storied cities. Gondar, , was the seat of emperors, and the clothes that came out of that region have always had that same commanding presence. What sets this dress apart is the tibeb and tilet patterning along the hem, collar, and cuffs bold, deliberate, deeply Amhara. Our head tailor, who has been stitching these patterns for over 20 years, embroiders