THE KANGA THROW Kenya and symbolism of a living

and symbolism of a living tradition

using traditional beading techniques passed down from mother to daughter

hand-beaded by Samburu women artisans and nodding to traditional patterns and symbols

Kenyan artisans back it with soft terry

Weeks in the making

THE KANGA THROW Kenya and symbolism of a livingMade from vintage Tanzanian kangas and backed with soft fleece, this generous throw is designed to move easily from home to open air: spread out beneath a tree, folded over the back seat, layered on a sofa, or wrapped around your shoulders when the day cools. The kanga is one of East Africas most beloved textiles: a cotton cloth worn along the Swahili coast for well over a century as a wrap, shawl, baby sling, head covering, and gift to mark lifes