The kanga usually comes in vibrant colors and traces its roots among communities of the Kenyan and Tanzanian coastline in East Africa. Its beauty and versatility has been well received by other African communities and across the globe.
It usually has a message/saying/slogan on it. Traditionally, the message/saying/slogan was used as a means of communication from one person to another, that is; one would wear a kanga with a particular message to communicate something to an individual or people; or someone could gift another a specific kanga with a specific message that they wanted to pass across.
Features:
- Fabric: 100% Cotton
- All 4 sides neatly hemmed
- Approximate Dimensions: 102cm x 152 cm (40 inches x 60 inches)
- Approximate Weight: 210 grams
- Pattern: As per the photos
- Colors: Multicolor (Yellow, Green, White, Black)
- Listing is for a single kanga
- Message on the kanga: "DUNIANI TUISHI KAMA NDUGU"
- English Translation: "LET'S LIVE AS BROTHERS/SISTERS IN THIS WORLD"
- Due to the nature of the kanga fabric, it may contain small misprints and weaving faults.
The kanga (also known as leso or shuka) from Kenya can be used as a sarong, scarf, shawl, wrap, head wrap, substitute for an apron, baby carrier, bed throw, sofa throw, picnic cloth, table cloth, to make décor products, to make fashion items… and whatever your imagination allows!