Africa Ghana Smock Batakari Mens Dress Tunic Traditional Clothing Cotton Stripes
GBP 245.00
Condition: Unknown
Category:
Clothing
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Originally worn by kings this is now widespread among Ghanaian Men
" A batakari or Ghanaian Smock is a plaid shirt, made from hand woven strips that are sewn together and tailored into a garment, with machine embroidered neck decoration. Batakaris are popular garments originating from the north, but are worn by men from all over Ghana and West Africa. "https://fashioningafrica.brightonmuseums.org/fashion/r6078-2/
Circa 1990s
Dimensions:
90 cm high, Top: 96 cm wide
Bottom: about 150 cm in diameter
Condition:
Good Vintage Condition
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Provenance: Romy Rey, London, UK, Collection
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| Primary Material | Cotton |
|---|---|
| Original/ Repro | Vintage Reproduction |
| Product | Textiles |
| Region Of Origin | Africa |
|---|---|
| Age | Post-1940 |
| Country Of Origin | Ghana |