dashikis
Colorful pullover garments
Dashikis is the plural of dashiki, a loose, brightly colored garment of West African origin, typically worn by men.
The pullover shirt features a V-shaped collar and often displays bold prints or embroidery.
In the United States, dashikis became symbols of African heritage and Black pride during the civil rights era: He wore dashikis to every family gathering.
Ghanaian ceremonial woven cloth
Loose hip-length top
- pulloverGarment donned headfirst
- robeLong loose outer garment
- v-neckPointed garment opening
- loose-fittingNot tight on body
embroidered · brocade · cotton · linen · sleeveless · short-sleeved · neckline · hemline
Inherited cultural legacy
- Pan-AfricanConcerning all Africa
- KwanzaaAfrican-American cultural holiday
- identityWho someone is
- diasporaScattered population sharing origins
sixties · seventies · ceremonial · celebration · solidarity · liberation · empowerment · roots
Full of life, intensity
- multicoloredHaving multiple hues
- boldCourageous and daring
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- patternedHaving repeated decorative designs
geometric · batik · tie-dye · hues · dyes · pigments · saturated · brilliant
Skate and hip-hop clothing
- runwayPaved path for planes
- designerOne who plans appearances
- styleDistinctive way of expression
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
outfit · statement · accessorize · wardrobe · contemporary · modernized · fusion · tailored
kente
Ghanaian ceremonial woven cloth
tunic
Loose hip-length top
loose-fitting · embroidered · brocade · cotton · linen · sleeveless · short-sleeved · neckline · hemline · unisex
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- Pan-AfricanConcerning all Africa
- KwanzaaAfrican-American cultural holiday
- identityWho someone is
diaspora · sixties · seventies · ceremonial · celebration · solidarity · liberation · empowerment · roots · reclamation
vibrant
Full of life, intensity
- multicoloredHaving multiple hues
- boldCourageous and daring
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
patterned · geometric · batik · tie-dye · hues · dyes · pigments · saturated · brilliant · spectrum
streetwear
Skate and hip-hop clothing
ensemble · outfit · statement · accessorize · wardrobe · contemporary · modernized · fusion · tailored · bespoke
- cultural borrowingblackface, brownface, redface, yellowface, minstrelsy
dashikistailored suits
Custom-fitted formal outfits
tailored shirts · bespoke suits · dress shirts · waistcoats · corsets