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Kanga

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A kanga with a black outer border, the inner border is deep red and with floral designs around. The center is greenish brown with black dots and red cashew shaped designs aligned along the center, enclosing small biscotti shapes. It has a written text in swahili 'ukivamia dunia kwa pupa utaumia' meaning 'if you attack the world with passion you will suffer'.

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  • Title: Kanga
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Cotton
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Kanga
National Museums of Kenya

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