The Boubou is a long, wide-sleeved robe worn extensively across West Africa. Originally worn as a practical clothing piece to brave the hostile conditions of the Sahara Desert, it is now seen by many as formal attire, to be worn at special occasions, such as weddings and festivals. The boubou of today is usually decorated with intricate embroidery and patterns that reflect the cultural traditions of the wearer’s ethnic group or region, making it an import symbol of pride and connection to ones African heritage.
