Ondjaba Shop Art

Johanna Shilongo produces all the clothing sold at her stall.  The distinctive striped material used for the traditional dresses worn by Namibia’s Owambo women, represent the three different tribes – the Kwanyama, Ndonga and Ngandjera.  Traditional the pink colour was obtained by grinding stone, and the fabric is known as Ondelela.

Johanna also buys traditional Owambo baskets and wooden utensils and animals from the north of Namibia.  Anyone desiring to have a taste of Owambo customs and tradition in their homes, must visit Ondjaba stall.