This isn't just a problem in the culture I come from. It seems to be a universal problem. In Mozambique, the women usually wear long skirts called capulanas (cop-oo-lawn-a-sh). Generally, it is just a long piece of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the waste. The women in the rural areas do everything in their capulanas, including farming.
On a recent visit to one of our provinces I noticed the women had come up with a unique solution to the no pockets dilemma - where to keep their cell phone? Wrap it in the capulana. Notice the rectangular bulge around their waist.
In case you are wondering, cell phones are VERY common in rural areas of the developing world. These women solved an age old dilemma (no pockets) in order to carry their modern technology (cell phones).
Women, do you hear me on this no pockets thing? Where do you stash things when you don't want to carry a handbag?
Sheri
Very good question....unfortunately I have no good answer. I always seem to be a slave to my purse! When I don't have it I feel like I've left behind a limb.
ReplyDeleteI'm researching this and came across your blog. I notice pockets can be sewed onto some outfits. Here's a site- http://theowlsarenotwhattheyseem.tumblr.com/post/117436602/diy-add-pockets-to-skirts-and-dresses
ReplyDeleteOr you can pay a seamstress. I recently ordered clothes online and I discovered I was very limited when I looked for tops, tunics and dresses with pockets. So, I'm on the case!
Sharon
Hey Sheri --
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love if you tell your friends & everyone you know...not easy building a brand by oneself. but OH SO NEEDED...I think you'd agree!