Made from cotton cloth and hand-woven into strips and then stitched together, the Bamileke outfits are worn around the waist and legs. The traditional Bamileke dress is made from rectangular pieces of cloth that runs from the waist to the knees. The upper part of the skirt is pleated and folded over, and a belt or “false beard” is tied around the waist to hold everything in place and also to emphasize the bulk and shape of the female body. Fabric jewelry such as colored beads and cowry shells are used to decorate the outfit. Other accessories include belts made from grasses, masks,