Besida unites women worldwide to Africas rich and exotic beauty through our selection of handcrafted garments from Benin City, Nigeria.
Ethically sourced using fair trade values, these ready-to-wear pieces for women are designed to represent a beloved homeland.
Experience the joy of Africa by wearing our unique, multifunctional, and size-inclusive pieces from tops like dusters and kimonos to multi-way garments. Browse pieces such as our Ankara dresses and fabric headwear from our Afrocentric women’s clothing store.
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Besida crafts beautiful garments ethically and sustainably made in Nigeria that you’ll be proud to wear. Launched in 2015 to supply the need for ready-to-wear clothes that embolden African women, Besida has become a clothing store that bridges Black women to their heritage.
Our destiny began with our ancestors – and continues with you.
"This dress is breathtaking! Such vibrant colors. Took a while for the order to come in but it was worth the wait. Will order again and soon."
I received my order promptly, the quality of the item is very good and match the description, it definitely met with all expectations.
This item is gorgeous and I can’t wait to wear it in Puerto Rico!
learned the true meaning of “It takes a long time to look this good.” My purchase was way-laid but the gracious owner worked with me to track it down. And when it arrived…Oh!My!Goodness! It made my middle-aged self look 10 yrs younger, 10lbs slimmer, 💯 X more stylish & my legs a skosh sexy. Get the dress! You need it & you deserve it.
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