The course offers an insight into many traditional fashion trends in Senegal. The course is designed to offer participants a tour around different exhibitions of clothing pieces, head coverings and fabrics. The teacher will also present her own fashion creations.

Maréme Silva has been involved in fashion and clothing since childhood. She and her cousins used to visit the local tailor when they were children to collect snippets of leftover fabric to make dolls’ clothes. Later, she worked in the design sector and as a beautician.

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