Dee:
- African dresses, dashikis, kinte cloth headwraps: These symbolize Dee's embrace of her African heritage and cultural identity.
- Jewelry made from shells, old buttons, and plastic rings: These handmade accessories suggest Dee's creativity and artistic inclination.
- High-heeled shoes: These shoes, in contrast to the traditional African attire, hint at Dee's desire for modernity and fashion-forwardness.
Maggie:
- Plain and faded dress: Maggie's simple and worn-out dress reflects her humble background and modest lifestyle.
- Headscarf: The headscarf, commonly worn by rural women, emphasizes Maggie's connection to tradition
- Burn Marks: The burns marks ofMaggie's hands add dimension to her character. They hint at her past struggles and resilience. Her scarred hands indicate a life of hard work and challenges and contrast sharply with Dee's elaborate appearance which serves as a reminder of the differing perspectives held by the sisters
- Old apron: The apron symbolizes Maggie's role as homemaker domestic chores
Through these detailed descriptions of clothing, Walker provides insights into her characters' identities, values, and experiences.