Khanga color code 12

One of the khanga coupons matched to colour code the message of a baobab tree

Data collected from the chosen Baobab shows the changes happening within the tree over several days of observation. These data, translated into colours, were matched with khangas. About 500 khangas were used to express through dance and colour the “message” from the baobab as captured by the sensors.

Khanga is a colourful fabric common in Swahili culture. It has many uses including as a garment by women, a baby wrap, a towel, and a ceremonial gift to name a few. Essentially, khangas are more than a piece of fabric. Sayings printed along their wide rim have been a means for women to send messages to those around them for ages.