Traditional Bingba Fugu Smock

A gorgeous Traditional Bingba Smock …. Bingba is the name of the fabric. It is similar to Kente Cloth. Kente Fabric is what is made in southern Ghana and and this fabric is the equivalent of Kente for the Northerners in Ghana.  The Smock is a large size. Either to be worn or the Smock would look fabulous as a Wall Hanging!!! The soft colours of Turquoise, Orange and off White would look so amazing on a large wall … the fabric is hand woven and  the garment is completely handmade with a lot of hand stitching.

Funky Frog is selling this traditional Smock for a favourite Trader, Ibrahim. All money will go directly to him. He asks $200 US  for this magnificent piece of art.

“The African Fugu Batakari jacket or smock  is perhaps the most distinctive traditional garment from West Africa.  Although this type of smock is most popular in Northern Ghana, it has gained acceptance and significance throughout the nation.  The Fugu was introduced in Ghana by the Moshies from Burkino Faso and by the Hausas from northern Nigeria, both of whom migrated into Northern Ghana.  The name Fugu comes from the Moshie word for cloth.  The Dagombas call the garment Bingba, and in the south they call it Batakari. These smocks represent a powerful heritage.”