The 'abacost' shape originated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and was promoted under Mobutu Sese Seko regime, as a symbol of breaking with the colonial past. The name Abacost comes from the french contraction 'à bas le costume' (“down with the western suit”)
Lined with the 'Abode Santann' printed cotton lining: an Adinkra symbol from Ghana representing the 'all seeing eye', the idea that God is ever present and sees everything
Oversized shoulder
Shoulder pads
Real horn buttons
Front pockets with flap
The name Nkento {Nn-ken-toh}means women, in Lingala & Kikongo, a Republic Democratic of Congo language