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The Dashiki: Color, Symbol, and Pan-African Identity
What is the name of the dashiki's V-neck embroidered chest panel, and why does it matter for identification?
It is called the Gandora. It is the garment's defining visual signature — an intricate geometric or floral embroidered panel at the neckline that distinguishes an authentic dashiki from other shirts.
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