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The Kanga an African Cloth

by Lara Horst

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The Kanga an African Cloth, attempts to fill a gap in the cultural history of the Swahili coast with its vibrant connections to central Africa, west Africa, Europe and the Middle East by exploring stories of the kanga. In addition the book contains the only printed collection of kangas from the mid-1880's to the present. There are color photos of more than 150 kangas with many translations of the text. It concludes with an excellent bibliography for those interested in further research into this highly interesting cloth.


This book explores the kanga, an African cloth which tells a dynamic story of cultural exchange. The cloth was first produced in the mid-1800s. Until today millions of people treasure this textile for its designs and meanings. The book includes more than 120 kanga photos with translated text and stories.

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  • Phyllis Ressler Brand
  • Jan 10, 2020 Pub Date:
  • 1087862418 ISBN-10:
  • 9781087862415 ISBN-13:
  • 176 Pages
  • 8.5 in * 8.5 in * 0.46 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: