Kikoy Towel | Lilac Stripes

Introducing our Kikoy Towel, made from 100% cotton Kikoy with a toweling lining. A traditional East African fabric, handwoven by our artisans. The cotton is dyed with bright dyes creating a vibrant traditional Kenyan design. Not only ideal for the beach, but our Kikoy Towels also double up as a great scarf, picnic rug and colourful furniture throw.

Product Details

Highlights

• Hide-away pocket
• Handmade in Africa
• Traditional East African garment
• Handwoven with 100% cotton
• The cotton has been grown and harvested in East Africa
• The distinctive tassels are hand-knotted by skilled artisans

Fit and Fabric

Garment Measurements

• The traditional size is 171cm (66′) x 104cm (40′)

Washing Instructions

• Delicate machine wash at 30 °

Sustainability

Why choose Kikoy

• The history of the Kikoy (also spelt Kikoi), is a traditional hand-woven East African fabric worn by local fishermen in Kenya and Tanzania

• Kikoy is made from 100% cotton that is grown and harvested in East Africa. The woven fabric is dyed with bright dyes, resulting in a traditional sarong with vibrant colours that represent the spirit of the East African people

• Today, Kikoy is still hand-loomed, though it is often machine-loomed to increase quality and production quantities. It can be made into a variety of pieces from sarongs and beach towels to trousers and dressing gowns.