lappas

Few people are aware that a group of women -- calling themselves the Peace Women, dressed in colourful lappas Liberian cloth, bright white T-shirts and white headscarves -- were instrumental in bringing peace to Liberia.

Jenny Hobbs: Women In Liberia Mobilize For Peace Jenny Hobbs 2011

Few people are aware that a group of women -- calling themselves the Peace Women, dressed in colourful lappas Liberian cloth, bright white T-shirts and white headscarves -- were instrumental in bringing peace to Liberia.

Jenny Hobbs: Women In Liberia Mobilize For Peace Jenny Hobbs 2011

As is traditionally done, women spread their lappas on the ground for the President and her entourage to walk on as a symbol of joy.

Pres. Sirleaf Transforms Infamous Prison Camp of Belle Yella Ceasefireliberia 2010

As is traditionally done, women spread their lappas on the ground for the President and her entourage to walk on as a symbol of joy.

Pres. Sirleaf Transforms Infamous Prison Camp of Belle Yella Ceasefireliberia 2010

They would line Broad Street dressed in their white shirts, lappas, and head ties, holding protest signs.

The Women of Liberia 2009

For 8 years now, she has been selling lappas (traditional clothing) at Redlight Market on the outskirts of Monrovia, Liberia.

Kiva Loans 2010

She plans to use her 12,000 Liberian Dollars portion of this 52,000 Liberian Dollars group loan to buy more lappas.

Kiva Loans 2010

For 16 years, Kulah has been selling rice, slippers and lappas (traditional wrap-around clothing) at the Stephen Tolbert Estate Market, on the outskirts of Monrovia, Liberia.

Kiva Loans 2010