Category Fashion

Kikoy – a unique and versatile textile

Kikoy

Kikoy is a traditional East African textile that is commonly used as a wraparound garment, similar to a sarong or a beach towel. It is made of 100% cotton and typically measures around 1.5 meters in length and 1 meter…

The Many Lives of the Kenyan Kiondo Basket

kiondo

The kiondo basket is indigenous to the Kamba, Kikuyu and Taita communities of Kenya. Historically, women weaved baskets to serve in transporting or storing the harvest. Africa is an agricultural continent, and the basket first found its significance in support…