Scarab Black a bestselling black version of our popular Scarab top. For this special and unique Ramie Linen Dashiki, we take you back 5000 years to the Nile Valley in Ancient Egypt to bring you a top inspired by one of the most sacred symbols of the Ancient African world--The Scarab. Which was for the Ancient Egyptians a symbol of the heavenly cycle, or rebirth and regeneration.
The Scarab top is made with an embroidery scarab beetle in the center of the design and is framed by Zigzag embroidery work famous in Ghana, Senegal, and Nigeria. Two types of Sheriba (rope) frames the unique full front embroidery front. The sleeves mirror the main design and the front.
Did you know: In ancient Egyptian religion, the sun god Ra is seen to roll across the sky each day, transforming bodies and souls. Beetles of the Scarabaeidae family (dung beetle) roll dung into a ball as food and as a brood chamber in which to lay eggs; this way, the larvae hatch and are immediately surrounded by food. For these reasons, the scarab was seen as a symbol of this heavenly cycle and of the idea of rebirth or regeneration. The Egyptian god Khepri, Ra as the rising sun, was often depicted as a scarab beetle or as a scarab beetle-headed man. The ancient Egyptians believed that Khepri renewed the sun every day before rolling it above the horizon, then carried it through the other world after sunset, only to renew it, again, the next day.
*All items are hand tailored and take approx special order items may take longer. * Please also note color reproduction on a computer screen is not accurate. NO TWO DESIGNS ARE THE SAME. THESE ARE HANDMADE and deliberately VARIED.
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.
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