Dashiki refers to a colorful garment worn by men in West Africa. The formal and informal styles range from Tailored suits to simply-draped . Traditional female attire is called a wra pper.

Dashiki which is also described as loose brightly coloured shirt is also worn in the USA. A dashiki is a usually brightly colored loose-fitting pullover garment, similar to a poncho or tunic. Dashiki became popular in the 1970's with Black Americans and hippies. They were not, however, commonly worn by younger boys.