Details
Handmade by a Zanzibari woman using the Kenyan Kanga, this button down dress falls mid-lower calf, features a mandarin style collar, has short sleeves and pockets and can be worn with or without a belt.
US Sizing -
S (8-10);
M (10-12)
Each dress (made using 2 kangas) contains a Swahili proverb.
Translation of Green Dress: "Let Our Love Grow"
Translation of Blue Dress: "The Mother is Satisfied and Will Definitely Not Bite"
Women in East Africa have wrapped two or more kangas around themselves as a way of style and non-verbal communication for centuries. Worn in the heat of East Africa, the material is perfect for warm weather climates. We've modernized these beautiful kangas by transforming them into Western/European style dresses.
Handmade so may come with imperfections.
First wash, wash by itself with cold water. Then wash warm with like colors. Tumble dry low or hang dry.
Material softens with each wash.
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