A dark gray cotton pareo/sarong with striped borders in beige, brown, and light blue, draped over a rustic wooden branch against a warm beige background.

A woman models an olive green military-style shirt jacket with shoulder epaulets, paired with a dark grey pareo wrapped as a skirt and a small geometric-patterned crossbody bag with a tan strap, set against a solid beige background.

Close-up of a striped sarong/pareo with braided tassels and a cream colored elephant charm.

Close up detail of braided fringe of a dark gray cotton pareo/sarong
with striped borders in beige, brown, and light blue.

THE COTTON KIKOI

Name: THE COTTON KIKOI
Brand: The Elephant Way
SKU: 8045-OS
Price: 95.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Limited Edition

$95

Description

An iconic textile of the Swahili coast, the kikoi has a history shaped by centuries of trade and cultural exchange across the Indian Ocean. Its striped cotton weave became a familiar part of everyday coastal life, traditionally worn as a hip wrap, sash, turban, or shoulder cloth.

Woven from extra-fine 100% cotton and sourced in Kenya, this super-soft edition carries that textile tradition forward. Lightweight, alive with color, and designed to soften further with wear, it can be worn as a scarf, skirt, shawl, or cover-up. It is finished with a large elephant charm individually made in Kenya from natural cow horn. No two charms are alike.

Machine washable and colorfast.

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Measurements

Length: 72"
Width: 42"
Fringe Length: 1 3/4"

Please note that these measurements are approximate and may vary slightly.

Shipping & Exchanges

While we can’t take returns at this time—each piece is individually commissioned and made in very small quantities—exchanges can be made within 14 days of delivery. For more information visit Shipping & Exchanges.