Super Cute Summer Dresses by Bahati in Cheery African Print Fabrics
"Africa is home to some of the worlds most dramatic and vast known art practices in the world each characterized by unique and amazing colour combinations, shapes and textures, dynamic designs and abstract arrangements," explains the enterprising Patricia Wakaimba, a 21 year old from Kenya who is currently a student at Kings College and designer of feminine, flirty frocks from African print fabrics for her line, Bahati. "Bahati encompasses all these elements and strives to be a truly vibrant modern day symbol of cultural expression."
She also has a mission: to raise awareness about the dreadful impact of Female Genital Mutilation. "I worked with Kenya’s home office for Female issues and Women’s rights ‘Maendeleo ya Wanawake’ in an effort to help spread the word on the dangers of female circumcision. FGM is a harmful, crippling practice that alters the lives of millions of young girls forever. It is irreversible; its consequences haunt the girls long after the procedure. I strongly believe that information, education and public discussion are more effective tools against FGM than direct, prohibitive action. Culture cannot be changed over night."
Her newest collection will be available in June 2010 at Bahati.me.
- Lesley Scott
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