Zuria

A zuria is a dress worn by the Tigrinya women in Eritrea and Ethiopia.^[1] Traditional zurias often feature intricate designs,^[2] go to the ankles, and are accessorized with a netsela, a white, scarflike accessory worn about the shoulders and head. ^[3] Zurias come in different forms and designs with an extra sheen due to the demands of fashion. Zurias are worn during holidays, weddings, or parties.

References

^ Tigrinya dictionaryat DIGOB.com Archived 2010-06-27 at the Wayback Machine
^ Tesfagiorgis G., Mussie (2011). Eritrea. ABC-CLIO, LLC. pp. 229–230. ISBN 978-1-59884-231-9.
^ {{cite book | editor-last = Jean-Jacques | editor-first = Daniel | title = An Encyclopedia of Culture and Society | publisher = ABC-CLIO, LLC | date = 2015 | pages = 445 | language = English | isbn = 9781598846669 }