Do your spirits or your closet need brightening? You'll have a hard time finding anything better than this one-of-a-kind top! The fabric is soft kikoy material with a lovely drape. The candy colored stripes are punctuated with fun fringe. And the back sports the trendy Shanzu label. If you need any more convincing, there are those deep and utilitarian pockets. Best of all, it's a Fair Trade product, so your logical side can agree with your emotional desire to indulge!
The dashiki originated in Africa as a man’s shirt at first. It took various forms, including the grand boubou for formal occasions. However, as is true with all great ideas, it was discovered by the rest of the world and is now enjoyed by people of many genders, ages, and cultural origins. Its loose, comfortable fit works on almost any body type. It can be dressed up or down. And it’s just plain fun to wear!
This dashiki was made in 100% kikoy cotton. The kikoy or kikoi is usually a larger piece of cloth used as a "wrapper," skirt, top, carrier, and just about anything that is needed at the moment. In this case, your wardrobe needed a bit of brightening, so here it is to save the day! What's really wonderful, is that this is completely unique and handmade by a member of Shanzu, a cooperative which trains disabled Kenyan women and gives them a market for their new skills. Your purchase directly helps Rehema M. or Elinah. We love that the tag includes the name of the seamstress!
REALLY IMPORTANT INFO—PLEASE READ!
Condition: New, with tags
Fabric: 100% medium weight cotton
Care: Hand wash and air dry flat or hung
Size: Free size, OSFA
Measurements:
Measurements are taken with garment lying flat (and doubled if necessary).
Chest/Bust (about 2 inches below armpits): 56 inches
Hips/Bottom hem: 56 inches with slits for about 2-3 more available inches
Length (from shoulder to bottom hem): 30.75 inches
Checking your fit:
The best way to see if this, or any other item, will fit well is to take the same measurements from a similar garment which has a fit you like. You can also use your own measurements, but be sure not to pull the tape tight, and always add a few inches for comfort.
Return policy:
We suggest that you ask any questions before bidding or buying and check the measurements carefully. That will greatly decrease the likelihood of having to return an item. Please remember that handmade clothing and fabrics will show minor flaws; these are proof of authenticity. If more than one is available in a particular pattern, they will not be identical. There will be slight differences, especially in the pattern placement; the item in the photographs is only representative and the measurements only averages. Again, we suggest you ask any questions before purchase, especially if design placement or an inch or so will be of major importance.
All apparel returns must be in the original, sellable condition. We will not accept returns that have been washed, damaged, stained (for instance makeup or cream around the neck--cover your face with a cloth when trying on or taking off a top, please), or had their tags (if any) removed, While subjective, we reserve the right to decide whether an item is in original and resellable condition or not.
They must be returned to us within 7 days (regardless of the general shop return policy which may read differently), and we must be contacted first.
The customer is responsible for shipping costs back to us, and all shipping costs are nonrefundable (as we cannot recover them ourselves). Refunds are given as store credits or exchanges only (regardless of the general shop return policy which may read differently).
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