The dashiki is a colorful men`s garment widely worn in West Africa that covers the top half of the body. It has formal and informal versions and varies from simple draped clothing to fully tailored suits. A common form is a loose-fitting pullover garment, with an ornate V-shaped collar, and tailored and embroidered neck and sleeve lines. ==Etymol.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashiki