Iconic Garments of Africa: 10 Skills in 90 Seconds
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The Kitenge: Central and East Africa's Tailored Textile
What is the key difference between how kanga and kitenge are worn?
Kanga is worn draped and unwrapped straight from the cloth. Kitenge is almost always taken to a tailor and made into a fitted garment — a dress, suit, or skirt — before being worn.
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