Dashiki

The clothing item that I decided to choose is called a “Dashiki.” A Dashiki is essentially a brightly colored loose-fitting pull over African garment. They were worn as a way to protest society’s disrespect for African Americans. It stood for “Black is beautiful.” Depending on where you purchase a Dashiki they can either be very expensive or very cheap. They range from about ten dollars up to 100 plus dollars. When Schultz makes the valid point of how coincidental it is to have hair being the most visible symbol of black women difference in a culture that is dominated by white people. I agree wholeheartedly, but addition to hair being a visible difference it’s the way blacks dress, and the very skin they’re in as well as the way they speak! Moreover, in today’s society it is believed that some people not just of an African decent wear Dashikis and when they do wear them, it’s because of the style not because of the message behind wearing them. I can admit to having little to no knowledge of its cultural background, I just thought they looked nice. Dashikis come as dresses, some that have short and long sleeves, and they have some that are suits. These were originated in west Africa as functional pieces of clothing for the men and they were comfortable enough to work in the heat.