Tramy Phan

Fashion 21 Principles of Fashion

2 December 2015
Ethnic Costume: Africa & The Middle East
1. Mali (Mud) Cloth
A handmade Malian cotton fabric traditionally dyed
with fermented mud.

http://beautifuldecay.com/2010/04/16/rhythm-and-huescloth-and-culture-of-mali/

2. Kente Cloth
Known as nwentom in Akan, is a type of silk and
cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth strips and is
native to the Akan ethnic group of south Ghana.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OaqxqYYcNWM/TJyA4EtNGI/AAAAAAAAAGc/UtCWayvid8U/s640/Ghana+clothes+02.jpg

3. Adinkra Cloth
Made from light colored cotton yardage that is
stamped with simple, bold geometric motifs. These
motifs are repeated to create an overall design.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adinkra_symbols#/media/File:NtonsoAdinkra.jpg

Tramy Phan
Fashion 21 Principles of Fashion
2 December 2015
Ethnic Costume: Africa & The Middle East
4. Kaftan
A sleeved tunic also worn in lavers.

https://mylifeasyar.wordpress.com/2015/03/13/factsabout-the-moroccan-caftan/
5. Jebba
A long, loose sleeveless robe often worn in layers.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/297448750363301068/

6. Haik
A lightweight, semi-sheer, draped outerwear
garment, usually seen in North Africa. Made from
wool or cotton, colors are usually white or blue.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/558024210050066155/

Tramy Phan
Fashion 21 Principles of Fashion
2 December 2015
Ethnic Costume: Africa & The Middle East
7. Burnoose
A hooded cape, introduced by the Berbers.

http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/burnoose/Recent
8. Djellabha (Djellaba)
A hooded tunic.

http://morocult.blogspot.com/2012/10/moroccandjellaba.html