You know in your heart that you are descended from royalty. Admit it. You have an aura and attitude that just exudes benevolent assertiveness. This is part of your regal wardrobe. It announces your entrance to your loyal followers. . .or at least your coworkers and family! Seriously, regardless of how you view yourself, this is destined to add to your character, not to mention your reputation. The amazing colors on top of the intricate tone-on-tone woven brocade designs is, well, just WOW! The cherry on top is the marvelous embroidery around the neck. And all of it done by hand by a skilled tailor or seamstress; that means you can travel the world, and you will never see this shirt walking toward you on someone else. Absolutely impossible! One more thing: it's a dashiki which means pure wearing bliss!
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% cotton brocade. Brocade offers subtle patterns under the dyed colors plus a smooth sheen. The dyes become rich and elegant on such a royal fabric. It begins with firmness that softens with wear and washing. What's really wonderful, is that the hand dyed cloth, being carefully hand sewn by Guinea tailors whose livelihood depends on their skills, assures that this shirt is truly one-of-a-kind! Even a similar style with a similar fabric and the same tailor would not be the same. You are the only person in the world to don this particular artwear! (Yeah, we already said that, but it's so cool!)
Please note: We try our best to show each item as it truly is. However, different lighting, fabrics, browsers, and monitors may not all show the colors accurately. If the exact color is of major importance for you, please email us, and we will try to help from this end.
REALLY IMPORTANT INFO—PLEASE READ!
Condition: New, without tags (hand made)
Fabric: 100% medium weight cotton brocade
Care: Hand wash and air dry flat; iron carefully on wrong side with cover cloth; do NOT iron embroidery
Size: Free size, OSFA
Measurements:
Measurements are taken with garment lying flat (and doubled if necessary).
Back/shoulders (from sleeve seam to seam): 21.5 inches
Chest/Bust (about 2 inches below armpits): 50 inches
Hips/Bottom hem: 50 inches with slits for about 2-3 more available inches
Length (from shoulder two inches from head opening to bottom hem): 34.5 inches
Sleeves: 10.5 inches width along seam at shoulder (21 inches total circumference) and 11.5 inches length from seam at shoulder
Head opening at the neck has a protective placket/piece of cloth sewn behind the embroidery to protect it. This can usually be seen in the photos. It is similar to the way pockets or skirt pleats may be tacked down lightly to protect them prior to purchase. It may be carefully cut and removed to allow easy dressing and restore the traditional dashiki neckline.
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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