Clothing

The ancestors' knowledge is passed down from one generation to the next. People have created their own civilizations and personal clothing rules since the beginning of time. An energetic and powerful people with roughly 300,000 members, the Manjak can be found all over Africa. In fact, they can be found in Ethiopia, Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, and the country of origin of the Mandjak, Guinea-Bissau. They are skilled artisans who have always worked in the field of cloth weaving.

Cotton fabric made by hand on a loom is known as manjak. The loincloth Manjak, also known as "Bléénj," is of unmatched beauty since it is thick, soft, and supple. According to folklore, a Manjak man from the village of Kalekis learned to weave from a spirit. It is worn for major ceremonies, such as a wedding, birth, baptism, or funeral. Men and women each tie their own loincloth around their waists, precisely. This cloth is worn in various ways depending on where it is from. Age also affects the colors and patterns. They also each have their own meanings.