National wear
St. Kitts and Nevis' Official National Wear reflects the true "Caribbeaness" of its people. A combination of African and European influences which have shaped the history of St. Kitts and Nevis is evident in both the male and female outfits
Women's wear
It was customary for African women to scrap their heads for protection. The main dress is off-white cotton, with a corset top and an ankle length, wide flare petticoat bottom. The beige cotton sleeves are short and puffed by using the drawstring. A short lap skirt made from crocus is worn over the main dress to protect it from dirt. The madras "Cane Soda Wrap", which was used to cam soda while fertilizing sugar cane, is draped around the waist. The crocus drawstring bag was a safe nay for women to secure their mane).
Men's Wear
A straw hat trimmed with madras offered protection from the hot day’s sun. The short sleeved, v-neck jack shirt trimmed with madras is made from off-white cotton. The design is similar to traditional shirts worn by African men. The beige cotton, ankle length pant is a reflection of the local fabrics that were commonly used during the colonial period.