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158 Ghanaian Smock
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Sizing chart and yardage of 158 Ghanaian Smock
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Close up of the side of the women's Ghanaian Smock
side view of Young African American man standing in front of a white studio backdrop wearing the men's Ghanaian Smock
Back view of young African American woman with head looking over her shoulder wearing the women's Ghanaian Smock.
Front view of young African American man standing in front of a white studio backdrop wearing the men's Ghanaian Smock
young brunette white woman standing in front of a white studio backdrop wearing the Ghanaian Smock.
Close up of the top women's Ghanaian Smock
close up of hand in pocket of the women's Ghanaian Smock.
Two women African American and White laughing together wearing the Ghanaian Smock.
An African American young man and women standing in front of a white studio backdrop wearing the Ghanaian Smock.
An African American young man and women standing in front of a white studio backdrop wearing the Ghanaian Smock.
African American woman wearing the women's Ghanaian Smock in light blue with hands in pockets.
158 Ghanaian Smock
Photo of back cover shows size and yardage chart. Includes fabric suggestions and description.
Sizing chart and yardage of 158 Ghanaian Smock
cover with orange broader of An African American young man and women standing in front of a white studio backdrop wearing the Ghanaian Smock.
Close up of the side of the women's Ghanaian Smock
side view of Young African American man standing in front of a white studio backdrop wearing the men's Ghanaian Smock
Back view of young African American woman with head looking over her shoulder wearing the women's Ghanaian Smock.
Front view of young African American man standing in front of a white studio backdrop wearing the men's Ghanaian Smock
young brunette white woman standing in front of a white studio backdrop wearing the Ghanaian Smock.
Close up of the top women's Ghanaian Smock
close up of hand in pocket of the women's Ghanaian Smock.
Two women African American and White laughing together wearing the Ghanaian Smock.
An African American young man and women standing in front of a white studio backdrop wearing the Ghanaian Smock.

158 Ghanaian Smock

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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.

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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