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Mali Fashion forms an integral part of the culture and tradition of the people of Mali. Fashion in Mali is primarily influenced by the ethnic tribal groups, which include Tuareg, Dogon, Fula Macina, Soninke, Sanghai and Bambara. Traditional as well as modern western dresses rule the fashion world of Mali.
The people of Mali follow the traditional ways of living and their apparels are fashionable and ethnic. Various fashion shows are organized in the country of Mali, inspired by other West African countries. The mud clothes, which are very attractive and rich in color, are available only in the country of Mali. This mud cloth of Mali is of gray-brown with an off-white background color. This is created by a special dying procedure.
Clothing of Mali exhibits a strong influence of Islamic styles, as majority of the people are Muslims. Women in Mali wear a wrap-skirt, a loose blouse, and a head wrap. The head wrap is a significant accessory that has formed an inseparable part of woman attire for the last few decades in Mali. The skirts are made of printed cloth with various forms of pattern that keep on changing with the latest trends of fashion. Apart from the dresses, the traditional and attractive hairstyles of Mali women speak highly of their sophisticated taste. Tourists enjoy the unique fabrics and paintings used for the apparels of Mali ladies.
Men's wear in Mali is also highly fashionable. Men usually wear a long robe known as ‘gandoura’ over their loose trousers. During festivals, men belonging to some of the tribal groups in Mali wear a traditional wrapped dress called ‘toga’. They also wear Western outfits and casual wears like trousers, t-shirts, and branded formal shirts.
Mali Fashion reflects the vibrant and cheerful nature of Mali people, and is appreciated across the globe.
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