No fashionista; incredible tribal fashion inspired by Mother Nature


	No fashionista; incredible tribal fashion inspired by Mother Nature

alanocu

2-20-2008 12:29 PM

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africa, culture, beauty

alanocu says:

As a celebration of themselves and of their stunning environment, this is truly an African fashion parade like no other.

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2-20-2008 1:56 PM

thefoxalmighty

Amazing.. Nice find.. Thanks

2-20-2008 4:32 PM

carrerinyes

I thought using Henna was cool! I've got a lot to learn it seems. Very nice clip!

2-20-2008 6:57 PM

sylviadafox

amazing...

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