@aksumawit_0: Shilmat is a gift that a Tigrayan bride receives on her wedding day from the groom. In tigrayan culture a man must be able to purchase gold for his bride in order to marry her. Along with the gold the bride also receives clothes(tilfi, zuria, shiffon), makeup such as kohl/kuhli, shoes, perfumes and more. Giving these gifts shows that the groom is capable of providing for his wife also his commitment and respect for his future wife.#tigrayculture #tigraytiktok #tigraywomen