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September 27, 2021

East African Souvenirs

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Kikoi

This is a rectangular piece of a red blanket mostly worn by Maasai Warriors/men. It is draped around the shoulder like a toga. Also referred to as Maasai Shuka.

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Kanga

A rectangular piece of cotton that husbands give their wives, children to their mothers, and women may often split it to give half to their best friends.

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Ciondo

Derived from the Kikuyu tribe in Kenya and pronounced as Siondo, these are woven sisal baskets.

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