Wrapper (clothing)
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The wrapper, lappa, or pagne is a colorful garment widely worn in West Africa by both men and women. It has formal and informal versions and varies from simple draped clothing to fully tailored ensembles. The formality of the wrapper depends on the fabric used to create or design it.
A group of Nigerian women wearing a blouse and wrapper sets with Gele .
Plaid silk wrapper (Western)
A woman wearing a blouse and skirt set, right.
A group of women wearing kaftans, also known as boubous, in Senegal, West Africa in 1974.
Kwanzaa
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Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966. 21st century estimates of how many Americans celebrate Kwanzaa are varied, from as few as a half a million to as many as 12 million.
A display of Kwanzaa symbols with fruit and vegetables
2019 public kinara in New York City
A woman lighting candles for Kwanzaa.The Black candle in the middle represents unity, the three green candles on the right represent earth and the three red candles on the left represent the struggle of African Americans, or the shedding of blood.
A 2003 Kwanzaa celebration with Kwanzaa founder Maulana Karenga at the center, and others