BUZIGAHILL "Milaya shirts"
Miraya shirt from BUZIGAHILL.
A shirt embroidered with slogans commonly seen on taxis in Kampala.
Traditional South Sudanese embroidery by the Miraya Project in the Bidibidi refugee settlement in northwestern Uganda.
〈Size〉
Sleeve length: 86cm / Body width: 67cm / Garment length: 74cm
*Model height 166cm, wearing size L
〈Material〉
Cotton (details unknown due to repurposing)
BUZIGAHILL
An apparel brand by designer Bobby Kolade
Based in Kampala, Uganda, it's a brand that operates at the intersection of art, fashion, and activism. In their first project series, called RETURN TO SENDER, they redesign used clothing. In Uganda, used clothing accounts for 80% of all clothing purchased domestically, hindering the revival of the local textile industry. Buzigahill takes these used clothes, redesigns them into unique items, and sends them back to the Global North where they were originally made. Furthermore, they collaborate with Ugandan visual artists, designers, second-hand market vendors, and artisans' workshops to add value to the local supply chain and develop a strong creative industry.
