6. The Kanga : the colorful fabric of Tanzania

 
 
Jina: MUNGU TUPE UPENDO PENZI LETU LIDUMU
God's loyal love
Jina: DAIMA NITAKUKUMBUKA
I will remember you
The very bright fabric, the size of 100 cm ×150 cm is called Kanga. it is an indispensable item for women in Tanzania and Kenya. It usually used in pairs. It is used as everyday wear as well as formal wear. it is also used for apron or baby carrier, or other various ways. A message in Swahili called Jina is written in the center and people use Kanga for a gift to others. Design motifs range from geometric to organic.
Jina: NI KWELI LAKINI HAYAKUHUSU
True, but it doesn't matter to you.
Jina: HERI LAWAMA KULIKO FEDHEHA
Better to be blamed than to be ashamed.
Jina: MGONJWA HUPEWA DAWA MMBEA HUPEWA NINI?
Medicine for patient, what for gossip lover?
Jina: MAISHA NI SAFARI YA MILIMA NA MABONDE
Life has its ups and downs.
Jina: MOLA IBARIKI HII NDOA IWE NA FURAHA NA UPENDO
God bless, this marriage shall be full of joy  and love.

 



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