Wednesday, December 29, 2010

EMBRACE YOUR HERITAGE


African Clothing
Show off your style in African clothes! We carry different styles available for men, women, and children. While most most of our African attire comes from the Motherland, we also have very unique Afrocentric designs from all over the world. From suits, to dresses, and African accessories you will find something you love to show off.



Authentic African Clothing

African Wedding Attire and Culture.
Kente cloth comes in many different designs and shades
Kente Cloth – A Way to Celebrate Black History
No fabric is more associated with Africa than the vibrant colors of kente cloth. This fabric is instantly identifiable to African culture, and therefore is a big hit during Black History Month. Native to the country of Ghana, kente cloth has a strong spiritual value. It is a royal and sacred cloth worn only in times of extreme importance in Africa. Kente is called ‘the cloth of kings’ and over time the use of kente cloth has become more widespread.
Kente cloth is easily identified by its dazzling, multicolored patterns of lush colors, geometric shapes, and bold designs. Each color also has a symbolic meaning.
Black – Maturation, intensified spiritual energy
Blue – Peacefulness, harmony and love
Green – Vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, spiritual renewal
Gold – Royalty, wealth, high status, glory, spiritual purity
Grey – Healing and cleansing rituals; associated with ash
Maroon – Mother earth; associated with healing
Pink – Feminine aspects of life; a mild, gentle aspect of red
Purple – Feminine aspects of life; usually worn by women
Red – Political and spiritual moods; bloodshed, sacrificial rites and death
Silver – Serenity, purity, joy; associated with the moon
White – Purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions
Yellow – Preciousness, royalty, wealth, and fertility
African legend has it that kente was first made by two friends who went hunting in a forest and found a spider making its web. The friends watched the spider for two days then returned home and implemented what they had seen. $10.00 per EACH
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African weddings are a family affair and involve the combining of two lives, two families, and sometimes even two communities! There are many different wedding traditions in the African continent and no two are exactly alike.
Make a grand entrance!
The grand boubou defines African masculinity. Made by only the most skilled tailors, this four-piece garment displays pure brilliance. Includes top, pants, boubou outer garment and kufi hat. Each boubou takes weeks to create, and each has meticulous gold embroidery. Fits up to a 56" chest, 39" shirt length, 54" drawstring waist, 31" inseam. Kufi fits a 24" circumference. Boubou has a 106" chest and 54" length. Hand-made in Ghana or the Gambia.


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                                 Men's Dashiki Pant Set w/Cap
 Sophisticated and masculine
This three-piece outfit is constructed from African Brocade fabric, accentuated by a masculine embroidery that communicates achievement and status in Africa. One size fits all; free size fits up to a 58" chest, 52" drawstring waist, and 30-31" inseam. Plus size fits up to a 60" chest, 36" shirt length, 54" drawstring waist, and 31" inseam. 100% Cotton Made in Gambia


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Give your child the best Africa has to offer.
When it comes to ultimate style, Africa has the answer with this three-piece brocade boys pant set. 100% cotton Brocade fabric comes with gold top stitched embroidery, surrounding the slit neckline. Casual pants and kufi hat to match. 2/4 through 16/18. Made in Gambia. 

 Buy 12 for only $33.25 each

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                                      White Brocade Pleated Skirt Set
Achieve this simple look of elegance and royalty
Pure white brocade hand-crafted in Senegal by Africa’s finest tailors. Three-piece skirt set complete with traditional layered ruffled sleeves, adjustable wrap skirt, and scarf/head wrap. Fits up to a 52" bust and 60" waist. Skirt is 37" long. Hand wash or dry clean for best results. Buy 12 for only $65.83 each


Fits up to a 52" bust
60" waist. Skirt is 37" long


                                          

   George Fabric Kaftan
Look of royalty. George Kaftan and cap. Kaftan 53" in length. Up to 54" bust. 100% Viscose, also available in black and orange. One size fits most. Best results if hand washed.


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53" in length. Up to 54 Bust
One size fits most.




                                   Geometric Three-Piece Garment
Dress to impress
With the new three piece brocade sets. Complementary to match for men and women, or separately. Each garment individually hand tailored in Gambian brocade fabric. The fabrics are bright, stand-out hues with detailed embroidery. So many colors and varieties of these outfits - and such bargain prices! 100% brocade, best if hand washed. One size fits all;fits up to 58" chest, 38" shirt length, 48" drawstring waist, and 28" inseam. Designs and embroidery vary slightly between individual garments. Made in Gambia.
Buy 12 for only $56.58 each

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                                   Men's Dashiki Pant Set & Cap : White
This outfit is extremely elegant and very popular in Africa. It is made almost entirely of white fabric, which is considered very high-fashion. On Friday (Muslim Sabbath) you will see many people wearing white as a sign of respect. 100% cotton brocade. Fits up to a 60" chest, 38" shirt length, 64" drawstring waist, and 30" inseam. Made in Guinea. Buy 12 for only $66.58 each.



 Embroidered Kaftan
These kaftan combines the simple elegance of a solid color with shimmering gold embroidery. 100% polyester; best if hand washed. Fits up to a 66" bust and 50" length. Buy 12 for only $23.25 each.


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Shimmering Dress Set with Crown
Turn up the sparkle with this Black History Month favorite. This george dress set has shimmering gold embroidery on the dress, jacket, and crown. 100% viscose; dry clean only. Free size fits up to a 50" bust and length. 40" long duster and 20"-22" crown. Plus size fits up to a 58" bust and 52" in length. Duster is 41" long and 20-22" crown. Buy 12 for only $66.58 each


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 Authentic African mudcloth dresses
Each dress is unique. No two are alike. Hand spun. For best results hand wash. Made in Mali, West Africa. Fits up to a 50" bust and 53" length. Sleeve length can vary, and some may be sleeveless. Hand wash. Buy 12 for only $49.92 each.
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Mudstick Full Length Dress  

Exotic style with modern sophistication
Embrace symmetry with this geometrically designed full length dress. Comfortable and feminine, this long A-line dress will keep you noticed anywhere. One size fits most. Bust meas. up to 58" - 63". Fits a small through a 2X. Made in Mali. $99.90each. Buy 12 for only $83.25 each




Bold Designs - Hand-Tailored Quality
Wear the beauty and luxury that comes from hand-crafted African gowns. These unique skirt sets are 100% cotton brocade; best if hand washed. Fits up to a 48" bust, 30" shirt length, 66" wrap skirt, and 50" skirt length. Each skirt set may vary slightly. Made in Benin. Buy 12 for only $66.58 each.

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 African Kente Fashion Skirt Set : #1   African Kente Fashion Skirt Set : #2
100% cotton with lining; hand wash for best results. M/L fits up to a 46" bust, 26" shirt length, 40" drawstring waist, and 36" skirt length. L/XL fits up to a 48" bust, 26" shirt length, 46" drawstring waist, and 36" skirt length. 2X fits up to a 56" bust, 26" shirt length, 52" drawstring waist, and 36" skirt length. 3X fits up to a 60" bust, 26" shirt length, 52" drawstring waist, and 36" skirt length.


African Kente Fashion Skirt Set : #1 Size
African Kente Fashion Skirt Set#2 Size
Rust
Four Color
Cowry Shell
Green
Lime
Mustard
Pattern
Mud Cloth Wrap Skirt 
Grab attention in trend setting 100% authentic mudcloth wrap skirts. Hand crafted by the Bambara of Mali. They use natural dyes made from fruit trees creating sweet yellow, sweet and sour orange, purple and yellow-orange mixed with black mud and fermented for weeks until the right rich and warm earthtones appear. An eye-catcher people will love! Skirts are 46” in length. Each one of a kind, all designs vary. Fits a small through a 1X.


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