Casgliadau Arlein

Rectangular length of printed cotton cloth known as a dashiki. Given as a gift to Eunice Chipachini, a refugee from Zimbabwe living in Wales, by her Nigerian husband's family. Light brown ground fabric with geometric pattern of yellow and blue squares against a background of a blue wave pattern. Manufacturer's details printed on selvedge. "This is a hand made authentic fabric/cloth from Nigeria. I am married to a Nigerian and this cloth was given to me as a gift to welcome me as an Igbo bride. Welcoming me to their traditions and their way of life. I came to Wales in 2006 and I really love Wales and I have made Wales my second home". Source: Oral history interview with Eunice Chipachini, 2017.