What Is Rasta Clothing?

Many readers may well wonder what exactly is rasta clothing. Bob Marley made the Rastafarian religion popular and more accessible to Westerners however the Rstafarian movement dates back to the 1930s and 40s in Jamaica. The rasta color clothing is green, yellow, black and red. The most famous rasta clothing items surely has to be the rasta beanie in the traditional rastafarian colors. However rasta hoodies are also starting to gain popularity and these are often referred to as rasta baja hoodies. These are also often called hippie hoodies or drug rugs because of their link to hippie clothing.

Its made from a hemp like material and consists of a sweatshirt with a hood. There is however no hemp in these sweaters and they are often manufactured from cotton , polyester and an acrylic blend. They were very popular during the 80’s and have started to make a comeback after Will Smith was featured in one during the movie Hancock.

Ras Trent was recently featured on SNL wearing a baja hoodie. Baja hoodies are making a major comeback in 2010 and the color of choice has to be the rasta colored hoodie. Get yourself a rasta sweatshirt and a beanie and where it with some fake dreadlocks to really attract attention. These sweaters are comfortable , and make a great addition to and reggae or rasta lovers wardrobe.