Clothing in Wakanda
Josilyn Markel
Created on July 7, 2020
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Transcript
CLOTHING IN WAKANDA
How Black Panther's costume designers drew inpiration from all over Africa
T'CHALLA'S NECKLACE
This silver necklace is made of vibranium, but it was inspired by the jewelry made from the claws and teeth of predators. T'Challa is "crowned" with a claw necklace when he wins the challenge and becomes the King of Wakanda.
NAKIA'S OUTFIT
Nakia's daily wear, as well as her ball gown in the casino scene, are based on Kente cloth. Kente, known as nwentoma in Akan, is an indigenous Ghanaian textile, made of interwoven cloth strips of silk and cotton. Kente is made in Akan lands, in Ghana, from the historic Ashanti Kingdom.
W'KABI'S NECK BLANKET
These blankets are called the Besotho blankets; they originated from the Lesotho people and are worn around the neck. The designs found on the blankets are inspired from the Sesotho tribe.
N'JADAKA'S MILITARY FATIGUES
These military-issued camouflage pants are a constant reminder of Killmonger's past. It shows the connection between his character and his past as a soldier and mercenary.
QUEEN RAMONDA'S HEADDRESS
This is aZulu headdress, reminiscent of the reed Zulu flared hats, called "Isicholos." These Zulu headdresses are traditionally worn by married women for ceremonial celebrations.
OKOYE'S UNIFORM
The uniforms of the Dora Milaje are heavily ornamented. The red color is meant to instill strength. The beadwork and necklaces are inspired by the neck rings and jewelry of Ndebele tribe. In the Ndebele tribe, these neck rings are an indicator of status and honor within the society.
SHURI'S HIGH-TECH OUTFITS
Shuri represents the future of Wakanda, even in her clothes! The designer used "recycled materials to also incorporate a forward-thinking sustainability factor and created a theme of structured neoprene, mesh materials, and lab-friendly whites."
ZURI'S ROBES
Zuri is a shaman in Wakanda. He wears ornate flowing robes known as an Agbada. It's one of the names for a flowing wide-sleeved robe worn by men/women in much of West Africa, and North Africa.
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People were drawing inspiration from Black Panther's costumes before the film was released
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Ruth Carter was able to leverage American viewers' familiarity with Afican styles while she was designing the costumes.
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Ruth Carter is the only contemporary designer who draws on traditional African cultural clothing.
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Ruth Carter worked alone while she was designing the costumes for Black Panther
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Ruth Carter wants Black Panther to be recognized as an important contribution to Afrofuturism.
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