In all there are more than 61,000 items of apparel required. There s a pleated skirt that looks like silk, with elephants and hippos parading around. Maroon trousers or shorts with rose and gold blouses printed with images of giraffes, rhinos, lions, ostriches, warthogs, zebras, tigers, antelope and many other animals. They are made of environmentally-friendly lyocell fabric. Inspired by native tribal costumes from all across central Africa from the Ivory Coast to Nigeria to Kenya, the apparel worn here has bright colors, beaded trim and a hint of Arabic influence in geometric designs.
Tunics bear greetings in the Swahili language across the front.
When arms are raised, the ultra-wide pleated sleeves look almost like butterfly wings. Matching head-scarves and turbans, beaded belts and leather panels add interesting touches to the costumes. Some wear tool belts and bandannas. Red dinosaur prints climb the chartreuse and yellow pant legs of the costume. Adirondack summer camp attire with dark green trousers or shorts, light, striped tops with square panels picturing Mickey, Goofy and Pluto.