Printed Chitenge ("wax print fabric") Women’s clothing ensemble: Blouse and skirt

NameWomen's clothing ensemble

Maker Mr. Chapato (Tailor from second class market in Lusaka)

Date1988 - 1989

Place madeLusaka, Zambia, Africa

MediumCotton, plastic, synthetic, metal

Dimensionsa) Blouse: 33 1/16 × 33 7/16 in. (84 × 85 cm)
b) Skirt: 28 9/16 × 19 5/16 in. (72.5 × 49 cm)
as worn: shoulder to skirt hem: 44 1/2 in. (113 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Karen Tranberg Hansen, A.2012.25.8ab

Object numberA.2012.25.8ab

Collections

Africa.

DescriptionShort sleeved blouse with long pointed front and back peplum skirt (a) and matching knee-length skirt (b) of a diagonally striped cotton print. The cloth has wide bands of dark olive green with black, tan and light green florals alternating with bands containing a wide, abstract, interlocking yellow form centered over a black ground with small diamonds. The blouse has a round collar, rounded black insets over the bodice, and black buttons. It is lined in black cotton. The skirt has a back kick pleat, a matching black button on the waistband, and a zipper closure. It is also lined in black cotton.