Author: Miss Cellania / Source: Neatorama
Zanzibar, a group of islands off the coast of Tanzania, was home to a particularly unique women’s clothing style in the 19th century. While Muslim women were expected to be completely covered, the Zanzibar pantsuit allowed for greater freedom of movement than dresses, with trousers underneath a shorter dress.
The distinctive ruffles at the hem set them apart from other styles.As far back as the 8th…
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