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What is the national clothing for Jamaicans?

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Traditional clothing for women in Jamaica consists of a dress or skirt and top which are constructed using calico fabrics. Calico is a lightweight fabric--similar in pattern to plaid--that is made locally in Jamaica, and commonly used in the local fashion. Much of the traditional clothing in Jamaica is made by hand by the local villagers. read more

No matter which area or religion of Jamaica, most people do not wear the color black. Black attracts the heat from the sun and can make a warm day turn into an uncomfortable and suffocating one. Visitors to Jamaica often make the mistake of taking too many black clothes and get too hot. read more

The national dress of Jamaica is clothing in the national colors of the country's flag, which are black, green and gold. Jamaican people wear attire, such as dresses and bandanas, in these colors when celebrating Jamaica Day. read more

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