DD1 is learning about Kenya in school at the moment (in Reception - she's 4.5) She has demanded "African" dressing up clothes. I'm in a creative sort of mood and I have found a promising-looking piece of cloth in a charity shop. So slightly against my better judgement, I'm going to give it a go.
At school, they have a costume with a long skirt, matching short jacket and skull cap (for carrying things on your head, allegedly). I think a jacket would take too long, but she would be content with a simple long dress with a matching hat (possibly head scarf).
Anyone know where I can get an ultra-straightforward pattern/template for a kaftan-ish dress. Or do I just lay her on a big bit of paper and improvise!!
(And please, no lectures about authentic tribal costume - I just want something vaguely plausible that will keep her fledgling interest in other countries alive!!)