Ethiopian Jewish Culture > Dress Way of Life Music Food Family Dress Religion Language Handicrafts Sigd Traditional Ethiopian clothing is made from pure cotton. Most of the gowns and dresses are white and are woven at home. The traditional dress of an Ethiopian village woman is made up of three parts: 'kamis'-woven dress, 'meknat'-sash worn around the waist, and 'netela'-large cloak worn over the other two pieces. The cotton is woven with many decorative colors and stripes and is distinguished by the intricate embroidery. The women were traditionally responsible for preparing the cotton and embroidering designs, while the men actually wove the material.