Hide DescriptionShow DescriptionThis exotic traditional dress in vibrant colors is the incorporation of surviving cultural dresses, with elements from modern fashion and West African traditional clothing, to create a uniquely African American traditional style. The 5th of 12 ( for the quilters) ladies is Jelani with a finished size of 16x9 (40cm x 22cm.). As for some of our other projects we are using very simple but effective techniques. The project is done in three 6x10 hoops. The head and torso(applique) is done on the actual fabric rectangle of 28 x17. The bottom part ( applique) is done on one layer fabri solvy/ wet n gone between two layers organza then cut out and ironed on to the torso. The fabri solvy gives us a slight bubbly effect on the applique of the skirt. These beautiful designs are ideal for quilts, wall hangings, cushions, skirts and as a framed picture.