Kano, named after the city in the North of Nigeria is a beautiful premium black crease free linen design using Nigerian-Ghanaian wax print. With beautiful variegated embroidery trimmed with red and brown Sheriba. Made with premium South African Crease-free Linen. This top is excellent for special occasions or the professional environment where distinction is called for.
The linen used in this top is heavy and very premium feel. Red buttons decorate the front of the wax print yoke to complete the harmony of red, yellow, black and gray colorway. The hands are also trimmed with fabric and embroidery to echo the aesthetic of the front yoke.
Exact styles vary from the picture from garment to garment. The model in this photo is 5,11" and is wearing a large size
Did you know: At the beginning of the 19th century, Fulani Islamic leader Usman dan Fodio led a jihad affecting much of central Sudan, leading to the emergence of the Sokoto Caliphate. In 1805 the last sultan of Kano was defeated by the Jobe Clan of the Fulani, and Kano became an Emirate of the Caliphate. Kano was the largest and most prosperous province of the empire
CARE
It is always best to hand-wash expensive garments or machine wash them alone as not to damage the fabric or the accents. Machine Wash Cold Gentle, Do Not Bleach, Iron Low Heat, Do Not Dry Clean, Do Not Tumble Dry
SIZES
Please check with our size chart before ordering. As we cannot refund due to size error. Each display items comes with as much information so you can gauge which size is best for you. Most African clothing is worn loose. So a person who is large may choose an extra large for a more flowing fit. Some sizes take longer and our expected transit time attempts to accommodate for all possible delays.
BESPOKE
Ocacia designer range and other brands sold on this site are not mass manufactured. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. We cannot accept undamaged returns. Check sizes before ordering. These are uniquely hand crafted attire. As such there will be subtle variations from garment-to-garment. But the good news is that every garment is unique. And you know that you are wearing something tailored for you. If you want customized cuts you can contact us and discuss modification. There is a standard charge for this.
Ocacia designer range and other brands sold on this site are not mass manufactured. When you order we make the clothes just for you. A single tailor tailor makes your item just for you. We quote 21 working days, but orders usually are sent much sooner. We do not like to rush our work, and rather it be slightly late than slightly wrong. Special order items take a little longer. You can always contact us if you have any questions and get a rough idea about when we might finish. We have to work on a first come first serve bases, and if you need the item urgently please let us know and we will prioritize it for you.