it’s because Somalis introduced it I’ve seen Kurds say baati is theirsOromos don’t really have an identity. I grew up with a couple. They speak Somali, wear Somali clothes, marry Somali. It’s so weird. Because then they run around saying they’re different but they have nothing to show for it. Give us some individuality.
But in terms of the Alindi, it’s worn across east Africa. I’ve even seen people from Comoros say it is their traditional fabric.