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 Simplicity 0418 Witch Angel Colonial Dress Costume Pattern UNCUT Girls 2 12 $5.00 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 34m |
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 PATTERN Colonial DRESS 18 24W civil war apron cap s2354 $5.89 Time Remaining: 8d 5h 49m Buy It Now for only: $5.89 |
 Pattern Colonial adult DRESS Bonnet S XL 8 22 m6139 $5.79 Time Remaining: 24d 8h 35m Buy It Now for only: $5.79 |
 Women Girl Colonial Dress Apron Costume Pattern 6140 McCalls New $5.98 Time Remaining: 19d 14h 44m Buy It Now for only: $5.98 |
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 Colonial Pioneer Dress Costume Pattern Misses Size S XL Historical 18th Century $12.98 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 57m Buy It Now for only: $12.98 |
 Simplicity Pattern 4092 Women Colonial Costume 6 12 misses dress gown sewing $4.99 Time Remaining: 27d 13h 50m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 PATTERN Colonial DRESS XS L 4 18 priarie party m5414 $5.69 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 5m Buy It Now for only: $5.69 |
 Simplicity 3723 Colonial Pilgrim Early American Dress Pattern 14 22 NEW UNCUT $7.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 38m |
 1974 Colonial Style Dress Hat Shawl Pattern Simplicity 6787 Size 14 UNCUT $4.00 Time Remaining: 25d 21h 3m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 Ladies Colonial Dress Cape Hat Costume Pattern 6 8 10 12 NEW $9.75 Time Remaining: 8d 11h 46m Buy It Now for only: $9.75 |
 MISSES S M L XL FRENCH AMERICAN COLONIAL DRESS GOWN COSTUME SEWING PATTERN $4.99 Time Remaining: 6d 22h 44m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Pattern Colonial DRESS S XL 8 22 apron Civil War m6140 $5.79 Time Remaining: 10d 2h 24m Buy It Now for only: $5.79 |
 Pattern American Colonial GIRLs DRESS 3 8 bonnet m6139 $5.69 Time Remaining: 10d 2h 33m Buy It Now for only: $5.69 |
 Butterick 3716 Sewing Pattern Wedding Dress Victorian Colonial Historical S 6 10 $22.99 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 9m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 GIRLS 3 4 5 6 7 8 FRENCH AMERICAN COLONIAL DRESS GOWN COSTUME SEWING PATTERN $4.99 Time Remaining: 6d 22h 46m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Colonial Costume Pattern Size 6 8 10 12 Dress Corset Shawl Cap McCalls 4846 $8.99 Time Remaining: 6d 16h 3m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 NEW Pattern Colonial DRESS 14 22 apron hat scarf s3723 $5.89 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 29m Buy It Now for only: $5.89 |
 Simplicity Pattern 4092 Womens Renaissance Colonial Costume 14 20 dress gown $4.97 Time Remaining: 16d 16h 35m Buy It Now for only: $4.97 |
 McCall P249 colonial dress costume pattern misses sizes 6 8 10 12 UNCUT $9.95 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 3m Buy It Now for only: $10.95 |
 OOP MS RETRO COLONIAL DRESS CORSET SKIRT CAP COSTUME PATTERN 6 12 McCalls 4863 $22.99 Time Remaining: 13d 14h 17m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 1974 pattern BICENTENNIAL COSTUME gown dress colonial shawl size 10 32 $8.99 Time Remaining: 27d 23h 9m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Pattern COLONIAL BALL GOWN 14 20 Dress pannier s4092 $5.79 Time Remaining: 14d 2h 11m Buy It Now for only: $5.79 |
 Antoinette French Colonial Dress Gown Patterns 6 12 $19.99 Time Remaining: 17d 10h 55m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Pattern Colonial 14 20 DRESS hat bloomer m4548 CivilWar $5.79 Time Remaining: 11d 23h 32m Buy It Now for only: $5.79 |
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 Pattern Colonial DRESS 12 14 apron hat Civil War m9423 $5.69 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 58m Buy It Now for only: $5.69 |
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 Colonial Dress Bonnett Nightie PATTERN fits AG 18in doll McCalls 3627 clothes $6.99 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 50m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 PURITAN PILGRIM PRAIRIE COLONIAL DRESSES COSTUMES SEWING PATTERN 6 12 $4.99 Time Remaining: 5d 23h |
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 Pattern Colonial 10 16 DRESS hat bloomer m4548 CivilWar $5.79 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 38m Buy It Now for only: $5.79 |
 Pattern Colonial GIRLs DRESS 7 14 Apron Civil War m6140 $5.69 Time Remaining: 10d 2h 27m Buy It Now for only: $5.69 |
 M 3627 18 DOLL COLONIAL DRESSES PATTERN NEW $4.49 Time Remaining: 28d 5m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 Simplicity Prairie Costume Sewing Pattern Bonnet Dress $6.99 Time Remaining: 24d 23h 31m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 American Colonial Salem Era Dress Patterns OOP 6 12 $13.59 Time Remaining: 8d 19h 24m Buy It Now for only: $13.59 |
 Pattern Colonial DRESS 16 18 apron hat Civil War m9423 $5.79 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 34m Buy It Now for only: $5.79 |
 PATTERN GIRLS Colonial DRESS 10 12 Med pinafore bonnet m9424 pioneer civil war $5.69 Time Remaining: 13d 22h 50m Buy It Now for only: $5.69 |
 PATTERN GIRLS Colonial DRESS 7 14 chemise bloomer bonnet apron m4547 civil war $5.79 Time Remaining: 14d 4h 32m Buy It Now for only: $5.79 |
 18 Doll American Girl Colonial Dresses Nightgown Cap New McCalls 3627 Pattern $3.99 Time Remaining: 16d 20h 31m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 18TH CENTURY FRONTIER COLONIAL HISTORICAL PURITAN DRESSES SEWING PATTERN 18W 24W $4.99 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 52m |
 Colonial Pilgrim costume PATTERN dress 3725 Patriot Hat Thanksgiving Bonnet 3 6 $6.99 Time Remaining: 24d 18h 10m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 PIX OOP RETRO COLONIAL DRESS CORSET SKIRT CAP COSTUME PATTERN 14 20 McCall 4863 $21.99 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 31m Buy It Now for only: $21.99 |
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 Pattern COLONIAL BALL GOWN 6 12 Dress pannier s4092 underskirt NEW $5.69 Time Remaining: 27d 2h 9m Buy It Now for only: $5.69 |
 SIMPLICITY Pattern Girls Pattern S M L Costumes Cape Dress Colonial Theatrical $9.99 Time Remaining: 16d 17h 41m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 SIMPLICITY 9809 COSTUMES Colonial Pilgrim Angel Witch Wench DRESS 2 12 CUT $6.99 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 53m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Halloween Costume Colonial History dress pattern 6 10 $18.00 Time Remaining: 24d 21h 45m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 Pattern Colonial DRESS 8 10 apron hat Civil War m9423 $5.69 Time Remaining: 29d 2h 7m Buy It Now for only: $5.69 |
 Pattern Colonial 6 12 DRESS hat bloomer m4548 CivilWar $5.79 Time Remaining: 10d 1h 56m Buy It Now for only: $5.79 |
 18TH CENTURY FRONTIER COLONIAL HISTORICAL PURITAN DRESSES SEWING PATTERN 26W 32W $4.99 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 54m |
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 Womens Early American Colonial Dress Pattern XS S M L $8.99 Time Remaining: 25d 13h 53m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 LOVELY VTG COLONIAL DRESS STOLE HAT COSTUME Sewing Pattern Bust 39 $6.99 Time Remaining: 7d 2h 28m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 McCalls M6139 Colonial Dress Bonnet 8 22 UNCUT $4.99 Time Remaining: 17d 19h 20m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 SIMPLICITY COSTUMES 9708 GIRLS PURITAN COLONIAL 4 DRESSES SIZE SML $9.99 Time Remaining: 17d 15h 17m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 McCalls Costumes M4887 M4951 M5414 M5680 M5904 M5950 M5956 M6139 M6181 M6183 85 $5.50 Time Remaining: 4d 16h 46m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 PATTERN Girls 3 6 COLONIAL DRESS hat apron scarf s3725 NEW child $5.79 Time Remaining: 19d 13m Buy It Now for only: $5.79 |
 18TH CENTURY FRONTIER COLONIAL HISTORICAL PURITAN DRESSES SEWING PATTERN 26W 32W $4.99 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 56m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Misses American Colonial Dress and Apron Costume Sewing Pattern Size S M L XL $4.99 Time Remaining: 22d 19h 53m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Simplicity 3723 Pilgrim Colonial Dress Costume Pattern $11.05 Time Remaining: 24d 22h 31m Buy It Now for only: $11.05 |
 PURITAN PILGRIM PRAIRIE COLONIAL DRESSES COSTUMES SEWING PATTERN 14 20 $4.99 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 2m |
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 Girs Colonial Angel Witch Dress Costume Sewing Pattern Pack Halloween Dresses $2.99 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 17m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
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 McCalls Costumes 2337 Colonial Dresses Misses Medium $7.99 Time Remaining: 19d 17h 55m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
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 GIRLS 3 4 5 6 PURITAN PILGRIM PRAIRIE COLONIAL DRESSES COSTUMES SEWING PATTERN $4.99 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 4m |
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 Butterick 3071 Colonial costume pattern 12 16 dress $12.95 Time Remaining: 27d 16h 55m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 PATTERN Colonial DRESS 26 32W civil war apron cap s2354 $5.89 Time Remaining: 9d 2h 3m Buy It Now for only: $5.89 |
 GIRLS Prairie Pioneer COLONIAL DRESS Pattern SZ 14 M9424 NEW $8.99 Time Remaining: 18d 11h 54m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Simplicity Pattern 9982 Costumes Girls Witch Colonial Dress Pilgrim Angel $5.99 Time Remaining: 4d 2h 1m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 PATTERN Colonial 18 DOLL CLOTHES dress cap apron m3627 $5.59 Time Remaining: 25d 2h 8m Buy It Now for only: $5.59 |
 SIMPLICITY 9746 PILGRIM COLONIAL DRESSES MISS 6 12 $8.28 Time Remaining: 15d 14h 56m Buy It Now for only: $8.28 |
 PATTERN GIRLS Colonial DRESS 14 pinafore bonnet m9424 $5.79 Time Remaining: 8d 16h 23m Buy It Now for only: $5.79 |
 Simplicity 3723 MISSES COSTUME PATTERN COLONIAL DRESS $5.99 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 41m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 GIRLS 7 14 PURITAN PILGRIM PRAIRIE COLONIAL DRESSES COSTUMES SEWING PATTERN $4.99 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 6m |
 OOP Simplicity 6828 Girls BICENTENNIAL Colonial Peasant Dress Costume Pattern 6 $9.95 Time Remaining: 15d 19h 54m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 McCalls 2056 Colonial Steampunk Ladies Long Dress Sewing Pattern Uncut 16 20 $23.99 Time Remaining: 23d 3h 9m Buy It Now for only: $23.99 |
 Butterick 4570 Womens Colonial Dress Bonnet 16 18 20 22 Apron Pantaloons Costume $27.99 Time Remaining: 23d 20h 2m Buy It Now for only: $27.99 |
 SIMPLICITY 6828 COSTUMES TEEN GIRLS COLONIAL DRESSES SHAWL CAP SIZE 7 UNCUT $24.99 Time Remaining: 17d 17h 11m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 NIP McCalls M6139 Girls American Colonial Costume Pattern sz 3 8 Pioneer Dress $12.00 Time Remaining: 18d 18h 23m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 Pattern McCalls Girl Pilgrim Colonial Pioneer Dress Costume Sz 7 8 NEW $6.99 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 26m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
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 PURITAN PILGRIM PRAIRIE COLONIAL DRESSES COSTUMES SEWING PATTERN 14 20 $4.99 Time Remaining: 6d 22h 4m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
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Colonial Dress
MENTAL COLONIALISM
I am not out to speak good English or follow a writing style. I am here to speak my mind like I am talking to you one on one. Therefore, I won’t apologize for the way I write. My dear friend, there is something I have been thinking about for too long, It is called Mental Colonialism. That word! Yea, lets talk about it.
I remember meeting up with Omotolani last summer in Nigeria. We arranged that she come to see in me in my hometown, Ondo. She affirmed that there is nothing really to do in Ondo town, "Ondo is for small girls”. Keep it in mind that Omotolani was born and raised in Ondo until she went for university in Lagos. I quickly reminded her of the great asun (goat barbeque), the beautiful scenery, the breath of fresh air and the peaceful nature of Ondo town. I remember she even told me not to call her Omotolani again, that her name is now Sandra. I smiled. I thought to myself, major "ngunbeeness"!
I picked up Sandra at the motor park, and we headed home. She asked why I still talked “Nigerian”. I smiled. I must have forgotten that I am Nigerian by birth; I think she must be reminding me. Am I missing something here? I noticed in our conversations, Sandra seems to use more men, sh**, f*** and American slangs in her sentences than most Americans I know. That is another story.
She started asking me about music, movies etc. She asked if I have seen this video and that video. She asked if I know of this new clothing line by this famous designer. I am sure I wasn’t really paying attention. She has seen all the episodes of OC, Gossip Girls, and Summerland. I noticed she had a tattoo, she even told me that she smokes now. It is bigz girlz runz. Sandra was telling me that if you attend Unilag and you don’t wear at least a gold chain on your neck, you ain’t got swagga. In fact, she was even telling me about how girls while in school, get pregnant to tie a man down. I open my mouth. “Ehen is it new? In America, there are lotta teen pregnancy, so why is your mouth wide open?” she said.
We started watching a Nigerian movie on tv. Why is it that everyone looks flashy? Why is it that a man must wear all those earrings, designers, sun-glasses (at night), and blings on his neck to show his wealth? Why do they always show big houses? Why do those actresses remind me of Beyonce (except a crappy version)? Why do I notice an accent that sounds British? No, it sounded like American-Irish accent. On a second thought, I thought it sounded Sudanese mixed with Brazilian and Spanish. Ok I need to stop. I switched channels now. This time it was a music channel. Is it me or do I notice more foreign women in Nigerian videos? When have you seen a Chioma in Linkin Park video? Chei! Even Sandra said foreign girls are really beautiful. Then I said, “You must be ugly then”. She was like “haba, I be fine girl, as in, you know now”. Hmm, ok!
As if that wasn’t enough for one night. I saw a lot of dance moves that resemble that of Usher. Don’t get me wrong, its not bad to have that in videos o. I just don’t know why they have to dress like Usher. What is wrong with a man having bits and pieces of African culture in his music video? Well I think it is sexy. I am sure if Usher wore an African outfit in one of his dance videos, a lot of Nigerian musicians will adopt that. Having said that, few artistes are doing their best by showcasing the richness of Nigerian culture in their music videos or movies. I will like to say thank you and keep it coming. Nigerian needs more people like you. Ok, I digressed.
Anyhoo, Sandra and I went shopping. I saw some London wax, and Ankara that I really loved. I bought a lot of them, took them to the tailor for sewing. I also bought some high quality t-shirts and customized my name on them with different designs and slogans. Then I saw a label called Dudu Phassion. I love their design work, so I immediately picked one up. Sandra was like “which one is dudu again? God forbid! Please lets visit Sachs, I have been dying to get that Louis Vuitton bag I told you about.” I smiled. Major "Ngubee-ness"!
Later that night, we headed to the club. I need my inhaler on this one. Okay! I think am exaggerating now. One thing I appreciated about the club was that they were playing Nigerian music. That was a relief! I noticed a girl was wearing a top that looks almost like a bra with a short and a “long leather boot”. I didn’t know it was winter! I judged her, I am sorry. There was this guy with some grillz, hair plaited, pant sagging, and tattooed arms. Mehn I can see the lightening in those girls’ eyes. Its like you can read what they are saying, in their minds “he’s got swagga”. Even Sandra thinks he is sexy. One of my childhood friends, Olakunle, came to my table. Wow! I hadn't seen him in like 5 years. “Olakunle, meet my friend Omotolani, we went to primary school together”, I said. “Hmm, pls call me Sandra, nice meeting you”. Olakunle asked us to visit a restaurant to catch up on old times. It was really a nice restaurant. They have both home and foreign cuisines. Everyone ordered food. Sandra decided to eat Pizza. I could tell she wasn’t enjoying it because she said she wanted to take it home. Again I smiled. Major "Ngunbee-ness"!
We got home that night and I kept Sandra’s pizza in the fridge. An hour later, she told me she was hungry. I reminded her of the pizza. She was like “omo men, the pizza wasn’t flowing o. I just wanted to be tush ‘cos ‘Kunle was there”. I smiled while thinking she is so Ngunbee in my mind. Sandra asked why I have been smiling. She thought I was acting strange. She even asked if I’m really schooling in the U.S. She said my behavior is like that of an Ondo girl. “Kei kei kei, ngunbee o! Am I not an Ondo girl?”, I asked. , “You are but I figured you should be acting American by now, your behavior is just …..” , she replied. I smiled “Sandra my dear, listen:
Americans don’t really care about us. Western people don’t wear our clothes, they don’t eat our food, and neither do they sing our songs. Don’t be taken over by mental colonialism. Traveling or schooling in a foreign country is not a justification to forget one’s culture but to learn about new stuff, meet new people, try new things and become a global citizen. There is nothing bad in adopting a new culture but when you see nothing good in your own culture and thinks the other culture is the norm, then something is wrong. I call it slavery of the mind. You can have all the degrees in this world and still be ignorant. Why don’t we patronize quality Made In Nigeria products? Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with wearing Louis Vuitton but the mentality that any designer made in Nigeria is not of high quality is bad. I am not saying we shouldn’t listen to foreign music or watch their movies. The only thing I speak against is excess. Nigerians can abuse things. We use more American slangs than Americans. We know more songs than the Americans. We tend to even know the American culture more than the Americans. If you don’t know, men that dress with their pants sagged to their knees like those ones seen in music videos are considered irresponsible. Yet, "some" people thinks it is the swag in Nigeria. I don’t know when smoking became a fashion statement or a bigz girlz run. Have you ever thought about the cold weather in some countries? Maybe that is why people tend to smoke a lot in those countries? Why do we use American bad habits as our own “swag”? What is wrong with having a shirt with Funke Akindele or Fela Kuti written on it? In fact, if you can’t wear that, how about a shirt with your own name on it? What is wrong with beautiful names like Adenike (kei kei kei), Omotolani, Aisha, Olakunle, Chika, Eniola, Agbani, Ilebaye, Musa etc? Please I’m not saying if you have an English name, something is wrong with it. Something is wrong when you change your native name to an English name just to fit in or because you think it sounds good. And then you will see wannabe model exposing their body and people will comment, “this is sexy”. You can be sexy without showing all your nakedness. Not everyone wants to see it. 9ice in his song “Photocopy” said, “Photocopy ko easy, You could never be like me, this is my identity”. You can’t be an American even with fake accents. Your identity is your identity. It is what makes you special. Don’t be trapped by Mental Colonialism.
Young people have choice. Nigeria youths are very creative and enterprising. However, the embrace of this so-called American culture is disheartening. Perhaps, times have changed but it is still not an excuse to adopt another culture to a fault. I will like to see more men in their sexy African attire. I will like to see more people speaking proper English and not “we ain't talk to no police, we ain't make no peace bond, we ain't trustin in no judicial system, we shoot guns we rely on the streets, we do battle in the hood. We Gangsta” WHAT??? Can someone tell me when Nigeria started having "hood"? And no am not talking about AJegunle. I will like you to see the beauty of the Nigerian Culture. The radiance of the Nigerian woman, the fresh taste of our food, the unpolluted breath of air, the scenery of midnight tales, the orgasmic sound of our drums, the powerful effects of our proverbs, the courage of our people, the class in our fashion and the sophistication in our language. Hmm by the way, "Ngunbeeness" is an exclamation. It can be anything you want it to be. (Keikeikei, I formed it)
Above all, let us remember, that we are good people and a great nation.
Sandra thinks to herself, “Adenike you sabi talk o, all these because I pretended I like pissshaaaaa?”
About the Author
Adenike Akinsemolu is working to alleviate poverty in Nigeria, West Africa, through her non-profit organization, Black Intellects Foundation. In 2005, she visited an orphanage in her hometown (Ondo, Nigeria) where she donated basic learning materials and needs to orphans through the help of sponsors. She has been an active student member in the Clinton’s Global Initiative Foundation (CGIU). On March 2008, she made a commitment to the Clinton’s Global Initiative to build a Resource Center in Ondo town, Nigeria. The Project will equip less-privileged individuals in search of knowledge with necessary up-to-date educational materials needed for learning. She joined Make it Right Foundation, an organization owned by Brad Pitt, to rebuild damaged areas in New Orleans.
What does your countries national dress look like?
I love looking at the different national costumes of other nations. What's yours? I don't hink America has an official one, but I think it should be Colonial dress since that is the era when our country become independent. Examples:
http://www.costumesbydesign.com/images/Colonial_Costumes/Blue_Colonial_Dress.jpg
http://www.mattionline.com/images/soft_colonial.jpg
http://www.history.org/Foundation/journal/Winter03-04/images/clth_slaves.jpg
http://www.xmission.com/~klipper/dintarmawen/photos/colonial.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Cqfa8-1LPNY/SmSD157Cr8I/AAAAAAAABTA/071s-guaTxM/s400/Docandcushing.jpg
http://sites.google.com/site/class222/louisbourgfort.jpg
http://www.katrinamariedesigns.com/WG386Gd1M.jpg
http://www.africanmarket.com/productpics/sumer%20dres%20red%202.jpg
http://muhajabat.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/guitiino2.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2798069469_4bc1d23d52.jpg?v=0
http://www.wongellive.com/dress.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZXOes46QHtk/SV0tEbtrLuI/AAAAAAAABlE/COHNlbeW9Jw/s320/diraac.jpg
http://billygambelaafroasiaticanthropology.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/egypt-nubian_wedding-copy.jpg
colonial dress