Traditional Arsi Oromo Outfit
Abinet Teshome (1990 –)
Ethiopian photographer Abinet Teshome captures authentic street & cultural moments. Explore his stunning portraits of Oromo traditions, coffee ceremonies, & daily life.
Oromia Museum (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
Discover Oromo heritage at Addis Ababa's Oromia Museum! Explore traditional clothing, jewelry, artifacts & rituals of Ethiopia's largest ethnic group. A cultural journey awaits!
An Oromo woman is photographed clothed in her traditional Arsi Oromo attire. Her outfit consists of a dress and a shirt fully woven out of cotton and beautifully patterned as well as intricately designed Callee (beads) necklaces and head band. Notice the grain she has in front of her, it is barley from which many Oromo cultural dishes are made.
About this artwork
- Title: Traditional Arsi Oromo Outfit
- Artist: Abinet Teshome
- Year: 2022
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Oromia Museum
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Color hue: Green Spectrum

