Kikoi
A kikoi (from the Swahili kikoi , in the plural: vikoi ) is an East African men's wraparound skirt . Its origin is with the Swahili .
history
Originally the kikoi was a garment worn by men and women on the East African coast, which was traditionally worn as a skirt tied on special occasions. His patterns and writings showed social rules, competition and sexuality, the everyday struggle for survival or religion. In contrast to earlier times, the traditional cotton fabric, which can also be sold well in Western countries thanks to its diverse, colorful design, is now also used to make hats, bed throws, carpets and curtains.
See also
Web links
Commons : Kikoi - collection of images, videos and audio files
- Fabric Africa - Brad Pitt in Kikoi
- Shalima International Trading - For anyone interested in knowing more about Kikois and how they are carried