Tarus.J.Juliet
Africa is very rich in patterns as seen in the repetition of colors and shapes, textures as well as lines that are laid out in different forms of arrangement. African prints are seen in the clothing worn by its people in the manner in which they braid their hair. It makes it easy for one to visualize and conceptualize the patterns, mainly when used in decorations. There are two types of African patterns, namely geometric and symbolic.
Once in a while, it is not a bad thing for someone to grasp an aspect from a different culture. It enables them to move away from what they consider to be their comfort zones. The problem occurs when a person takes something from a minority group and uses it in a demeaning or undesirable way. This kind of usage sends the wrong message to the minority group, and it ends up being termed as cultural appropriation. The dashiki is one of the garments which Africans hold dearly due to its great symbolic importance. When a white wears this clothing fashionably, some African may get offended because they interpret it as disrespect to what they pride in. However, we are in the 21st century, and as long as you are not misusing it, it is okay for one to wear it without the fear of criticism as an example of cultural appropriation.
Beauty of life 