- 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.




