158 Ghanaian Smock

Price range: $13.95 through $16.95

Women’s and Men’s Small – XLarge

This loose-fitting top originated in northern Ghana, but is now worn in many areas of West Africa, and has become popular around the world.

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Women's and Men's Small - XLarge

This loose-fitting top originated in northern Ghana, but is now worn in many areas of West Africa, and has become popular around the world.  It is called fugu, or batakari, among other terms in Ghana, and is generally made from hand-woven strips of fabric with wedge-shaped godets inserted below the chest to give it a flared shape.

This pattern is great for fabric artists, weavers, and fabric lovers.  Almost any fabric will do, from your own woven strips to regular yardage - just tear or cut it into strips and sew the strips together. 

A striking top, the Ghanaian Smock is worn by men and women (women's version has elastic at the waist). Men often wear the Smock over trousers or shorts, and it can be worn by women over pants, leggings, or when made longer, as a dress on its own.  Long or short sleeved shirts can be worn underneath the Smock.

A kufi cap completes the outfit, and is included in the pattern.  Embroidery motifs for Smock are also included.

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To return your product, you should mail your product to: PO Box 732, Fairview, North Carolina US 28730

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Suggested fabrics: Cottons and cotton blends, wool, rayon, silk.  Weight of facing fabric should be similar to or slightly lighter than garment fabric.  Also traditionally, Aso Oke, a handwoven cloth from West Africa that is woven in strips that are often 6-8″(15.3-20.3cm) wide.

Yardage Chart

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern.  Choose the pattern format you want in the drop down menu.  The PDF pattern has files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”), as well as instructions, lore, and authentic detailing.

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