boubou
Flowing West African attire
A boubou is a flowing wide-sleeved robe worn in West and Central Africa, typically reaching to the ankles.
The garment is worn by both men and women, often made from richly colored or embroidered fabric for formal occasions: He wore a magnificent embroidered boubou to the wedding.
Also spelled bubu.
Long loose traditional robe
- dashikiOrnate West African pullover
- tunicLoose hip-length top
- robeLong loose outer garment
- gownLong formal garment
wrapper · embroidery · neckline · sleeves · hemline · tailoring · outfit · attire
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- damaskReversible figured fabric
jacquard · handwoven · dyed · indigo · starched · shiny · crisp · lightweight
West African republic
- GambiaWest African enclave state
- MaliWest African country
- GuineaWest African coastal nation
- SahelSemi-arid African transition zone
West African · Fulani · Yoruba · Tuareg · ceremony · heritage · naming · wedding
kaftan
Long loose traditional robe
gown · wrapper · embroidery · neckline · sleeves · hemline · tailoring · outfit · attire · dresswear
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
damask · jacquard · handwoven · dyed · indigo · starched · shiny · crisp · lightweight · textiles
Senegal
West African republic
Sahel · West African · Fulani · Yoruba · Tuareg · ceremony · heritage · naming · wedding · Eid
draping
Arranging cloth loosely
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
billowing · airy · loose · sweep · movement · fluidity · breeze · lightness · volume · fullness
grand
Imposing or splendid
religious · wedding · baptism · funeral · mosque · embellished · ornate · elaborate · dignified · traditional
bouboubodysuit
Close-fitting one-piece garment
skinny jeans · leotard · corset · spandex · pencil skirt