clothing is today an integral part of the Nama nation's culture. Habitation The Nama people's hut or also called matjieshuis is a round hut traditionally made of beautifully designed reed mats on a skeleton of sticks. It corresponds to their nomadic life of the past, matjieshuis is still part of the life of the inhabitants of Richtersveld: a region made up of mountainous deserts in the north-west of South Africa. In fact, this is the last place where we can still find them in significant numbers.In the villages currently in the Richtersveld, the matjieshuise are used as a depot to store, as a kitchen, as an additional place to sleep, or even to provide to tourists like accommodation. These huts, called haru oms in the Nama language, are made of reed mats woven neatly into a beehive shape. It is a dwelling house for all seasons: it is cool and well ventilated in summer, it is naturally insulated by reed carpets in winter, and protected from the rain by the porous stems which swell with water. All materials are organic and not over-harvested, this is a home that truly respects the environment. Women and men take part in the making: in the collection of materials, in the preparation of the rugs and in the assembly of the hut, in a meticulous and meticulous process which has remained a true Nama art. Settlements Traditionally, Nama camps had 5-30 huts. These huts were circular domes and their doors faced the center of camp. They were also arranged hierarchically, the chief was placed west and faced east. Other families were placed based on their seniority, Elder brothers and their families were on the far right, while younger brothers and their families on the left. There are no enclosures for adult livestock. They are expected to sleep in front of their owners huts. Calves and lambs are placed in an enclosed area in the middle of camp. The huts were lined with reed mats made by women. The mats are placed on wooden frames. The reeds are able to soak and absorb water well, thus being able to protect the Nama people from summer rains. These Huts are very mobile, but also stable, being able to break them down in less than an hour. The huts are also reusable. Religion They have largely abandoned their traditional religion through the sustained efforts of Christian (and