ETHNIC FOLK

AFRICA MIDDLE
EAST VISUAL
VOCAB
D A N I T R A B R O W N FA S H 2 1

1. Mali (Mud) Cloth- time intensive

process involving covering the fabric
in mud to cure the dye process
http://
africandesertcrafts.com/shop/other-afri
can-creations/all-fabric/mud-cloth/70-x
-40-mud-cloth/prod_147.html

2. Kente Cloth- labor intensive cloth weaved by hand

https://africaimports.com/kente-cloth.asp

3. Adinkra Cloth- cloth made from light colored

cotton yardage that is stamped with simple bold
geometric motifs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adinkra_symbols

4. Kaftan- sleeved tunic worn in layers

http://acrobate.xyz/tag-kaftan.html

5. Jebba- long loose sleeveless robe worn in layers

http://www.tunisiaonline.com/traditional-tunisian-clothing/

6. Haik- draped outerwear garment; lightweight semisheer

http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=57699

8. Djellabha (Djellaba)- hooded tunic

7. Burnoose- hooded cape
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djellaba
http://www.folkwear.com/132.html