Cloth
Item number 2597/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number 2597/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Unsewn rectangular printed textile with narrow black border along the edges. A thicker layered border consisting of stylized black and yellow leaf patterns interspersed with red-speckled whitel triangles forms a frame around the larger pattern. In the centre, there are three horizontal bands of yellow flowers on a mulberry coloured background. The phrase 'KUZAA SI KUFANIKIWA KUZAA NI KUBARIKIWA' appears under the bottom band of flowers. A makers mark appears at two corners.
Kanga are used by women as wraps, and have been part of traditional dress for women in East Africa since the 19th century. They are often sold in pairs (e.g., 2597/1-2) which can then be cut and hemmed to be used as a set.
Purchased in Mombasa in 2001.
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Unsewn rectangular printed textile with narrow black border along the edges. A thicker layered border consisting of stylized black and yellow leaf patterns interspersed with red-speckled whitel triangles forms a frame around the larger pattern. In the centre, there are three horizontal bands of yellow flowers on a mulberry coloured background. The phrase 'KUZAA SI KUFANIKIWA KUZAA NI KUBARIKIWA' appears under the bottom band of flowers. A makers mark appears at two corners.
Kanga are used by women as wraps, and have been part of traditional dress for women in East Africa since the 19th century. They are often sold in pairs (e.g., 2597/1-2) which can then be cut and hemmed to be used as a set.
Purchased in Mombasa in 2001.
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