Boikobo & Kagiso – Wedding Dress Code Guide

Bride's Side

Mapoka Guests

Attire for guests from Mapoka — to be worn at the Magadi and Kgoroso events.

Women Basadi

Complete traditional attire for Mapoka women

Complete Look

Full Mapoka women's outfit as worn at Magadi & Kgoroso

Women · Mapoka

Letsela

Blue & white geometric diamond print. Made into a dress or skirt.

Fabric · Mapoka

Tukwi

Navy geometric head wrap with paisley border

Head Wrap · Mapoka

Mogagolwane

Blue tartan blanket draped over the shoulder

Shoulder Wrap · Mapoka

Complete Look — Mapoka Women

Dress / skirt in Letsela (Mapoka) fabric
White blouse
Mogagolwane (blue tartan shoulder wrap)
Tukwi (navy geometric head wrap)
Black shoes

Note: The Letsela fabric may be made up as a full dress or worn as a skirt paired with a white blouse. Either style is acceptable.

Men Banna

Formal attire with traditional Mapoka accents

Complete Look

Navy blue suit, sky blue shirt. Tie & pocket square in Mapoka Letsela fabric

Men · Mapoka

Letsela (for accessories)

The Mapoka fabric used for tie and pocket square

Accessories Fabric

Complete Look — Mapoka Men

Navy blue two-piece or three-piece suit
Sky blue shirt
Tie in Mapoka Letsela fabric
Pocket square in Mapoka Letsela fabric

Note for Mapoka Men: Your tie and pocket square should be made from or match the Mapoka Letsela (blue & white geometric diamond print).

Groom's Side

Maun Guests

Attire for guests from Maun — to be worn at the Magadi and Kgoroso events.

Women Basadi

Complete traditional attire for Maun women

Complete Look

Full Maun women's outfit as worn at Magadi & Kgoroso

Women · Maun

Letsela

Dark ground with white dotted florals and gold accent dots. Made into a dress or skirt.

Fabric · Maun

Tukwi

Brown & orange circular motif head wrap with scroll border

Head Wrap · Maun

Tjale

White fringed shawl fastened with a gold & sapphire brooch

Shoulder Wrap · Maun

Complete Look — Maun Women

Dress / skirt in Letsela (Maun) fabric
White blouse
Tjale (white fringed shoulder wrap)
Tukwi (brown & orange head wrap)
Black shoes

Note: Maun women wear a Tjale (white fringed shawl) in place of a Mogagolwane. The Letsela fabric may be made up as a full dress or worn as a skirt with a white blouse.

Men Banna

Formal attire with traditional Maun accents

Complete Look

Black three-piece suit, sky blue shirt. Tie & pocket square in Maun Letsela fabric

Men · Maun

Letsela (for accessories)

The Maun fabric used for tie and pocket square

Accessories Fabric

Complete Look — Maun Men

Black two-piece or three-piece suit
Sky blue shirt
Tie in Maun Letsela fabric
Pocket square in Maun Letsela fabric

Note for Maun Men: Your tie and pocket square should be made from or match the Maun Letsela (dark ground with white & gold dot print).

The Celebration

Both Sides · All Guests

At the Wedding Celebration in Gaborone on the 11^th of July 2026, all guests dress in the shared colour palette.

Women

Formal evening dresses or gowns in shades of burgundy, crimson rose, peach, blush, or champagne. The example shows a layered gown combining deep burgundy with blush tiers — this is the aesthetic to aim for.

Men

Formal suit or tuxedo. Burgundy or wine-toned jackets are on theme. Coordinate with champagne or blush waistcoats. Tie, bow tie, and pocket square should reflect the palette.

Colour Palette

Deep Burgundy Crimson Rose Peach Blush Champagne

At a Glance

Quick Reference Guide

Group	Event(s)	Attire
Mapoka Women	Magadi & Kgoroso	Letsela dress/skirt · White blouse · Mogagolwane · Tukwi · Black shoes
Mapoka Men	Magadi & Kgoroso	Navy blue suit · Sky blue shirt · Tie & pocket square in Mapoka Letsela fabric
Maun Women	Magadi & Kgoroso	Letsela dress/skirt · White blouse · Tjale · Tukwi · Black shoes
Maun Men	Magadi & Kgoroso	Black suit · Sky blue shirt · Tie & pocket square in Maun Letsela fabric
All Guests	Celebration (Gaborone & Maun)	Formal attire in: Deep Burgundy · Crimson Rose · Peach · Blush · Champagne