‘The Dashiki is a common loose garment worn originally in West Africa. After making its USA debut in the 1960’s, it served as a symbol of reclaiming African roots and identity. Dashiki – ‘dan-ciki’ or ‘dan-shiki’, meaning shirt – is derived from the Hausa and Yoruba languages respectively, spoken by groups of people majorly found in Nigeria.’
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This Dashiki set, in Yoruba dàńṣíkí, is a loanword from the Hausa of Northern Nigeria "dan ciki", literally meaning 'shirt' (wikipedia.org) is commonly worn in West Africa and East Africa. The set comes in blue with a gold embroidery design on the neck and chest. Blue represents love, peace, and harmony. It can be worn with an inner long sleeves shirt or just as it is. The top has a wide arm opening for air or free arm movement. Hat sold separately.


