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  1. shweshwenoun

    A patterned South African fabric.

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  1. Shweshwe

    Shweshwe () is a printed dyed cotton fabric widely used for traditional Southern African clothing. Originally dyed indigo, the fabric is manufactured in a variety of colours and printing designs characterised by intricate geometric patterns. Due to its popularity, shweshwe has been described as the denim, or tartan, of South Africa.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shweshwe in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shweshwe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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