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Pagne

🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Pagne

Printed and wrapped cloth carrying family, celebration and political memory across Central Africa.

Origin
Bangui and the Oubangui basin
Modern uses
Tailored coats, evening column dresses, lining.
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