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Though cardigans, shawls, and ponchos can be worn throughout the year, they are especially useful as the weather turns cooler. What’s more they add style to an outfit through texture and color; and all have been trending for some time. There are several options from black owned brands for men and women to fit one’s body type, taste, budget, size, and occasion. See the company and products links below for more information.
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| Sponsor | Product Information |
|---|---|
Stephanie Hill-Ross | Several sheer wraps designed by the artist are available. These include the Ugoose, black Lillie, fever, and Ma rhedd chu styles. |
MEN
- 89 Storiez offers a selection of cardigans in black, brown, light brown, and multicolored.
- African Fabric Company offers a long sleeved and open “dashiki cardigan jacket.”
- Afrikrea offers long sleeved cardigans in black and grey with Ankara accents.
- Afrohemien offers a selection of unisex, one of a kind, hand painted ponchos made of mudcloth.
- Alicia Mullings offers a “superhero” unisex cardigan.
- Carlton Jones offers two ponchos, one of which is unisex.
- Dashiki Pride offers a selection of unisex duster style long sleeved cardigans in various African prints. These include a “kente rew cardigan,” and a “kente flame cardigan.”
- Maxhosa By Laduma has a selection of knit cardigans reflective of the patterns and symbols of the Xhosa people.
- Oswald Boateng offers a selection of knit v-neck cardigans in a variety of colors.
- Want Les Essentiels offers a pegano cashmere cardigan in blue and black.
WOMEN
- Africaboutik offers a selection of shawls, the “Massai blankets” and “beaded blankets.”
- Afrikrea offers a selection of duster style cardigans with African print in addition to a kimono styled cardigan.
- Afrohemien offers a selection of unisex, one of a kind, hand painted ponchos made of mudcloth.
- Alicia Mullings offers a “superhero” unisex cardigan.
- Blue Labels Boutique offers colored blocked cardigan in shades of blue and tan.
- Born Again Vintage offers a white multi-ruffled cardigan.
- Byron Lars offers a lace cardigan and a knit fringe cardigan, both of which could be worn as tops.
- Carlton Jones offers two ponchos. One is unisex, and the second a swing caped poncho.
- Chic and Curvy offers cardigans in various styles including wrap/waterfall, bolero, traditional button down, and dusters, and in solids and prints. Ponchos in various styles are also available.
- Crochet by My’Zja offers a selection of custom made cardigans.
- Dashiki Pride offers a selection of duster styled long-sleeved cardigans in various African fabrics.
- Fanm Djanm offers a selection of duster styled kimonos.
- Gifted Hands 4Ubyme offers a hand crocheted triangle shawl/scarf.
- HausofMauraFrik offers a selection of oversized scarves that also serve as wraps from Tanzania.
- Izzy & Liv – offers a selection of wrap ponchos.
- Kevia offers a selection of “scarves” that serve as wraps, shawls, and capes.
- Kilele Creations offers ponchos in various African prints.
- Lemlem offers Yanet and Lucy shawls. Both are made in Ethiopia and constructed of merino wool and cotton.
- LaQuan Smith offers a selection of cardigans with the company logo or crest. Wrap/throws are also available.
- LipaSabyMNK offers ponchos in African prints.
- Maison De Mode offers a knitted taupe colored long sleeved duster (with a belt), a creamed colored open popcorn stitch knitted cardigan, and a button down knitted cardigan that comes in red or natural.
- Maxhosa By Laduma has a selection of knit cardigans and shawls reflective of the patterns and symbols of the Xhosa people.
- Maya’s Ideas offers a selection of oversized scarves/shawls.
- ParlezVCrochet offers a hand crocheted poncho in various colors.
- Sapellé offers a wool Basotho blanket poncho and a reversible swallow print/wool poncho.
- Sassy Jones offers monogrammed ponchos in various colors.
- Stephanie Hill-Ross offers a selection of original light weight sheer wraps such as the “heritage sheer.”
- The Political Hook offers a selection of hand crocheted garments such as a prayer shawl and open cardigan like sweater.
- William Okpo offers a wool ruffled jacket that also works as a cardigan.
- Yanvalou offers a selection of oversized cashmere scarves that work as wraps.
- Zuuva offers a duster style “tinu split back cardigan,” and “Kuumi cardigan.” Ponchos in African fabrics are also available.
In reviewing these company and product links, I hope you find cardigans, shawls and ponchos that work for you!
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