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On the origins of the brand Turahirwa remarks, ‘In conceiving Moshions I wanted to pay homage to the incredible cultural aesthetics found in Rwanda and all across the African continent: meticulous craftsmanship, detail and design ken go into all these rich visual statements.’  Turahirwa’s collections often pay tribute to the ceremonial attire worn historically by Rwandan royalty, in particular the Umushanana - an ensemble comprising the Umukenyero, a wrap skirt, and the Umwitero, a sash draped over the shoulder. \r\n\r\nThe Intsinzi ensemble, a tunic top and trousers, demonstrates the influence of the Umwitero on many of Turahirwa’s designs. The outer robe was introduced into Rwandan fashion in the 1920s and was primarily worn by the royal family and chiefs of the Ubwami kingdom. In the Intsinzi ensemble, Turahirwa references a pared back version of the Umwitero with the pleated detachable swag on the tunic top which elegantly drapes over the shoulder. The Umwitero swag is attached at the left shoulder with a black and white beaded clasp and press studs secure it to the right shoulder.","physicalDescription":"Blue-grey tunic top and trousers. The top references a paired back version of the Umwitero robe with the pleated detachable swag on the tunic top which drapes over the shoulder. 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This outfit (T.119-2021) comprises the <i>umukenyero</i>, a wrapper, and the <i>umwitero</i>, a sash draped over the shoulder. Turahirwa references the <i>umwitero</i> in the ‘Intsinzi’ ensemble with a pleated detachable swag on the tunic top. His inspirations also include Imigongo, a popular artform with geometric designs traditionally used to decorate walls, pottery, and canvas. The <i>umuraza</i> pattern is referenced here in the beading on the cardigan (T.120-2021). V&amp;A, Room 40, <i>Africa Fashion</i> ","date":{"text":"02/07/2022 - 16/04/2023","earliest":"2022-07-02","latest":"2023-04-16"}}],"partNumbers":["T.119:1-2021","T.119:2-2021"],"accessionNumberNum":"119","accessionNumberPrefix":"T","accessionYear":2021,"otherNumbers":[],"copyNumber":"","aspects":["WHOLE"],"assets":[],"recordModificationDate":"2025-06-04","recordCreationDate":"2021-05-12","availableToBook":false}}