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Smocks traditionally were worn by chiefs and king makers of Northern Ghana. They were also worn during festivals and for War Dancing. In modern time they have become designer clothes worn by ordinary men, women and children. The fabrics they are made of are also used to make bed spread, table tops, curtains, handkerchiefs, etc.
Smock was worn by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana and Pan Africanist together with his comrades to declare the independence of Ghana on the 6th March, 1957 and on major occasions.
Smocks are unique in terms of the textures of its fabrics and colour pattern. They come in different style and colour depending on the taste, age and the sex of of the wearer and the occasion. It can be worn anywhere in the world because it can be very good warm and airy clothing.
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