Wrap (Kanga), Kenya, Africa, Post-2017
Traditional kanga designs are inspired by guineafowl, a speckled bird found across sub-Saharan Africa, – ‘kanga’ is the Kiswahili word for guineafoul. Kangas are bought in pairs and worn as an outfit with one wrapped as a skirt and one as a top, shawl or headcovering. They usually feature a slogan which is used to make a statement, whether personal or political. The slogan on this kanga translates as ‘The heart of Jesus eases my worries’. Collected as part of the Fashioning Africa project.
Creator: unknown
Place: Kenya, East Africa, Africa
Date: 2017