THE KANGA THROW masai traditionally worn by East African

traditionally worn by East African women

today the project brings together 120 Maasai “mamas” who bead using traditional methods refined with modern innovations

Reimagined by Kenyan artisans as a fleece-backed throw

Turned upside down

No two mochilas are alike

THE KANGA THROW masai traditionally worn by East AfricanMade 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