What heavy hand-woven cotton tunic worn across northern Ghana is known as 'Batakari' or 'Fugu'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Ghanaian Smock
- Step 1: The smock (fugu or batakari) is sewn from hand-loomed cotton strips woven from indigenous savanna cotton. Step 2. It is worn by men and women across the savanna regions and at national ceremonies. Answer: The Ghanaian Smock. Why not the others: Kente Toga is draped over the left shoulder; Agbada is a flowing Nigerian Yoruba robe; Dashiki is a lightweight printed shirt.
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