{"product_id":"rare-asafo-flag-bearer-dancers-skirt-ghana-155540","title":"Rare Asafo Flag Bearer Dancers Skirt Ghana","description":"\u003cdiv data-testid=\"conversation-turn-41\" class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-[#444654] gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-4 gizmo:py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-[40rem] gizmo:xl:max-w-[48rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full gap-3 gizmo:gap-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message peer flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words peer-[.text-message]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-id=\"9b655793-7ef5-4863-bf2e-533b2c76b1c7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eTraditional Asafo flag bearer dancer's skirt from Ghana, associated with the ceremonial regiments known as Asafo companies. The individual entrusted with carrying and performing with the Asafo flag, known as the \u003cem data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eFrankaakitsanyi\u003c\/em\u003e, holds an esteemed position that requires extensive training, apprenticeship, and exceptional agility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eWhile some examples are fashioned from plain or dyed grasses, this skirt is constructed from rich red velvet and embellished with colorful satin bands, reflecting the more elaborate costumes used in ceremonial performances. Such garments were worn during festivals, processions, and other important community events, where the flag bearer displayed both physical skill and the prestige of the Asafo company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eThis striking textile combines vibrant color with cultural significance, representing a distinctive tradition of the Fante peoples of coastal Ghana and the enduring heritage of Asafo ceremonial performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do not recommend laundering textiles and do not accept returns of textiles that have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing (NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_18aa6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_11l2z_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_11l2z_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (in): 35.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (in): 21.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaist is 27\/28 size. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e155540\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 155000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51479170515239,"sku":"155540","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/skirt2.jpg?v=1781101214","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/rare-asafo-flag-bearer-dancers-skirt-ghana-155540","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}