Traditionally, women on Ndzuani wear red and white patterned garments called ''shiromani'', while on Ngazidja and Mwali colourful shawls called ''leso'' are worn. Many women apply a paste of ground sandalwood and coral called ''msinzano'' to their faces. Traditional male clothing is a long white shirt known as a ''nkandu'', and a bonnet called a ''kofia''.