The name comes from the Limba word
“hu-ronko"
Ronko: sometimes called “hu-ronko” is a traditional type of clothing from Sierra Leone, especially associated with northern nations groups like the **Limba, Koranko, and Yalunka. It is one of the most culturally significant traditional garments in the country.
Historical background
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The name comes from the Limba word “hu-ronko”
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Traditionally made from locally grown cotton and handwoven cloth strips
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The style has been used for generations and dates back at least to the 19th century
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Similar garments were later worn by groups like the Kamajor militia during the Sierra Leone Civil War, continuing the idea of “protective clothing"
Modern use
Today, Ronko is still worn:
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During cultural festivals and ceremonies
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By chiefs and traditional leaders
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Sometimes as a symbol of identity in northern Sierra Leone.
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