The Sh36000 Maasai attire

Arts Lounge
By Boniface Mithika | Oct 04, 2024
Francis Kateela poses in his Maasai outfit [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

At first glance, you might dismiss Maasai attire as cheap but after taking a closer look, the details will blow you away.

This week, we spent time with 22-year-old Francis Kateela, a Maasai farmer, who is proud of his roots despite the evolving fashion trends.

He told us that the outfit cost upwards of Sh30,000 and broke it down into bits.

Francis Kateela poses in his Maasai attire [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Maasai shuka with Beads: KSh8,500 - worn by Maasai morans attending important occasions

Impororo (ngao): KSh7,500 - worn by graduated moran

Necklace (pairs): KSh3,500 - worn by everybody

Long moran necklace: KSh2,500 - worn by all

Moran shanga (pure white): KSh4,600- worn by Maasai Moran who has killed a lion

Moran belt: KSh 5,000 - worn by all Maasai

Hands (shanga): KSh1500 - worn by everybody

Maasai shuka: KSh3,000- worn by everybody for important occasions

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