African skirt, shirt, headwrap: A GIFT OF HOPE: M Start Price USD 35.99 Current Price USD 35.99 Time Left 27 days 12 hours 10 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 07, 2008 End Time Thursday, February 05, 2009 Location New Milford, CT See more about 'African skirt, shirt, headwrap: A GIFT OF HOPE: M' Description   Shona:  Crafts from CongoDescigned, Sewn and Sold by Phyiscally Handicapped Women in Eastern CongoBuy this Authentic, handcrafted 3 piece outfit and support the work of an amazing group of women living in one of the most war-torn regions of Africa.   These women live in a corner of the world torn by war, povery and natural disaster.  They work in a culture that expects handicapped people to beg in the streets.  By purchasing from Shona you are supporting the work of four women who are determined to find a better life.   This is fair trade in its truest sense.  100% of the profit from this sale will be returned to the individual woman who sewed this outfit. Description This 3 piece ensemble features a wrap-around skirt, blouse, and headwrap. It is made from high quality African cloth with a blue background and swiriling yellow designs. This unmistakebly African outfit is made in Congo and is truly authentic. The blouse has a beautiful scooped neck and flared sleeves. It can be worn with pair of jeans, or with the matching skirt for a night out. The style of the skirt allows it to be fitted in the hips and flared in the legs to allow plenty of room to move around in.  The outfit comes with a matching headwrap that really completes the look. All Shona purchases also come with individual labels with the handwritten name of the craftsperson who created the outfit.  And color brochures with a picture of each craftsperson and detailed information about her life.  Truly, by purchasing from Shona, you can know exactly who you are purchasing from, and what a difference it makes in her life.    *This outfit is available with two different shades of blue for the background.  The blue background can either be a simple navy blue, or a deep navy blue which is very close to black.  Just let us know which you prefer.  Measurements Each outfit is handcrafted and one of a kind.  Please read measurements for each individual outfit carefully. This is a MEDIUM size outfit, it will best fit a chest up to 38 inches, a waist up to 44 inches, and hips up to 46 inches. Measurements of the blouse chest around 42 inches shoulder to hem 26 in Measurements of the skirt length (waist to hemline) 37-38 inches waist: Skirt has cloth ties to allow the skirt to fit the waist of each indidual. Will fit a waist from 44 inches and hips up to 46 inchesWE OFFER CUSTOM-MADE OUTFITS!  If you aren't sure if this outfit will fit you, please consider an outfit made to fit your body.  See our store for more details.Visit our eBay Store: Shona: Crafts From Congo  Shipping We ship within 48 hours of receipt of payment.   Visit our store for more products.  Any additional purchases will be shipped with this order for no additional shipping fee!  Your support truly makes a difference#8 blue #9 deep navy blue Place a Bid!