It is an absolute credit to the (mostly women) tradespeople and artisans who not only maintain these traditional skills and art forms but also pass them on to future generations by demonstrating them on traditional clothing
so this means they can often stretch to fit someone one size larger
the blended cotton fabric moves easily with the body
We never cease to be amazed at the cultural diversity so beautifully evident in African fashion
we have the reference to ethnic style with the use of the ever elegant paisley print
Mint Green Closed Abaya with Mock Button Cover colonial_fusion It is an absolute creditMiddle East Saudi ArabiaMint Green Closed Abaya with Mock Button Cover Sizes: M, L, L (relaxed), XL Opacity: 4 Sleeve: Fixed Elasticity: The fabric has minimal elastic content, however it will stretch to your shape as you move. The first abayas, as identified by historians, appeared in Mesopotamia around 4000 years ago. It seems that from this time through to around 80 years ago, open abaya (robe style dresses held shut with a tie) were a common type