HISTORY OF SMOCK IN GHANA

Smock is a loose garment worn by people such as artist to protect their clothing. It is also termed as a plaid garment that is similar to what is popularly known as danshiki or jolomi among some tribes.

In England and Wales where it first emerged, it was around the early eighteenth century. In Ghana however, Smock is said to have emanated or have roots from the Northern Regions but no specific of time has so far been touted.

In the early nineteenth century, it was very dominant or commonly found among village chiefs who wore it as a sign of prestige and status.

Elders in their smock,picture by Google images

Made of hand loomed strips of cotton, it is either sewn or woven depending on the designer and the public’s taste. Notably, smock is highly identified amongst a greater chunk of northern chiefs and as well admired by some southern chiefs.

Batakari as some may choose to call it in the north and fugu by the southerners is oftentimes accompanied by a cup.

The purpose of this cloth then was to ward off cold, but have gradually become a national dress. As intriguing as it may seem, the wearing of smock has finally caught up with the country. This makes every individual deem it necessary to have one in their wardrobe.          

Some facts in this article attained from Google.