Ityala lamawele

Ityala lamawele is a theatrical adaptation of the Xhosa Novel by Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi, which recounts the battle between twins Banini and Wele as they clash over who is the rightful heir. The costume revolves around ceremonial symbology. The most prominent features of this are ingubo (blankets ) that feature various lines as signifier of statues in the community .