| One of the most notable textiles from Kenya
is of course the world recognized KIKOY - a bright,
usually striped, cloth with knotted tassels along
each hem. This traditional cloth is commonly worn
as a wrap around garment by both men and women
all over the East African coast, similar to the
sarong of South East Asia. The kikoy fabric has
been adapted into clothing, tablecloths, bed linen,
and just about anything else possible. A kikoy
is perfect for the beach and can either be worn
or used as a beach towel, or both. Another popular
textile is the Maasai Shukka. This is the blanket
seen worn by most Maasai, always red blended with
black, blue or other colours. They are warm and
functional blankets, ideal for the chill of early
morning Safaris. |
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