umwitero

How to say it

Meaning

a length of cloth traditionally worn draped over a woman's shoulder.

Good to know

part of traditional Rwandan women's formal attire.

Examples

• Yambaye umwitero mwiza ku munsi w'ubukwe.She wore a beautiful shoulder cloth on the wedding day.
• Umukecuru yasize umwitero we mu nzu.The old woman left her shoulder cloth in the house.
• Ese wowe uzi kwambara umwitero?Do you know how to wear the shoulder cloth?
• Umwitero we wari uwa satini.Her shoulder cloth was made of satin.