Habesha peoples (Ge'ez: ሐበሠተ; Amharic: ሐበሻ; Tigrinya: ሓበሻ; commonly used exonym: Abyssinians) is an ethnic or pan-ethnic identifier that has historically been applied to Semitic-speaking, …

Dress / Clothing The habesha kemis is the traditional attire of Habesha women. The ankle length dress is usually worn by Ethiopian women at formal events. It is made of chiffon, and typically comes in …

Explore the cultural history, migration stories, and identity of the Habesha community through portraits, essays, and archival material.

Dec 24, 2025 · In this article, we’ll learn Habesha's meaning, explore the cultural fabric of the Habesha people, and answer some common questions about them, such as where they come from, what …

The designation “Habesha” commonly pertains to individuals of Ethiopian and Eritrean heritage, especially those who communicate in languages including Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, Tigre, Harari, …

Habesha peoples are a community and supra-ethnic identifier among Eritreans, Ethiopians, and their descendants in the diaspora. The term is used in different ways. Habesha has historically been used …

Jul 18, 2025 · This post explores the understandings of medieval arabic historians, geographers and other writers regarding the Habesha (Abyssinians).

A substack where we delve into the rich history of the Habesha people, encompassing the diverse ethnic groups of the Kebessas, Amharas, Tigrayans, Gurages, Argobbas, Hararis, and Tigres.

The Habesha people have a rich heritage of music and dance, using drums and stringed instruments tuned to a pentatonic scale. Arts and crafts and secular music are performed mostly by artisans, who …

Sep 17, 2018 · Our mission is to inspire, empower and connect Habesha people around the world by providing accurate, up-to-date news and information about the cultur