Ethiopian & Eritrean Traditional Clothing

Habesha libs — traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean clothing — spans much more than the famous white dress. This collection gathers traditional wear from independent sellers: women’s habesha kemis and zuria, netela shawls, men’s traditional shirts and suits, and pieces for holidays, church and weddings.

Most items are handwoven or hand-embroidered, and many sellers take made-to-order requests for specific colours, sizes and tibeb patterns. Each listing shows the price, the ship-from country and a delivery estimate for your region.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “habesha libs” mean?

Libs means “clothes” in Amharic, so habesha libs simply means Habesha (Ethiopian and Eritrean) clothing — the whole family of traditional garments: the kemis and zuria dresses, the netela shawl, men’s embroidered shirts and suits, and the gabi blanket-wrap.

What traditional pieces can I buy besides dresses?

Sellers list netela (light embroidered shawls), men’s traditional shirts and full suits, gabi wraps, and matching family and couple sets. Availability changes as sellers add new work, so check the full catalog for the latest.

Is the clothing really made in Ethiopia and Eritrea?

Sellers on Brhan are independent shops, most based in Ethiopia or Eritrea or run by Habesha sellers abroad. Each product page names the seller and the country the item ships from, so you can see exactly where your piece comes from before you buy.

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