Designed by
Dr. Bey, Aziza Braithwaite, American
Created by
Elena Braith, Ltd., American
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
fabric
Dimensions
H x W: 64 × 21 in. (162.6 × 53.3 cm)
Description
The Hakema dress, in off-white, designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey for her Elena Braith label. The dress features an asymmetrical neckline that ties at one shoulder, a scalloped drop waist, and a gathered skirt with asymmetrical hem. The off-white dress is composed of "Quiana," a silky nylon fabric, and is screenprinted with an Islamic-inspired geometric motif in black reaching from the proper right hem to the tie at the proper left shoulder. There is decorative top-stitching in black along the seams at the shoulder, waist, and hem.
Collection title
Dr. Aziza Bey Fashion Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
dresses
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aziza Braithwaite Bey
Object number
A2021.94.1.7
Restrictions & Rights
© Dr. Aziza Bey
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51ee39bec-5068-46a3-8479-7d626fc2f569

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