kangas (textile)

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Scope note
East African rectangular cotton textiles printed in bold designs and bright colors, with borders that frame the panel that often contain Swahili inscriptions. They are variously used as main garments, skirts, shawls, hoods, and even occasionally as tablecloths.
kangas
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024