A Kanga towel featuring a blue printed cotton fabric with paisley and leaf motif featuring a green terry cloth lining hanging from a rustic wooden branch against a warm beige background.

A folded and draped green towel hanging from a rustic wooden branch, with matching blue and teal patterned kanga fabric on the other side.

THE KANGA TOWEL

Name: THE KANGA TOWEL
Brand: The Elephant Way
SKU: 8012-OS
Price: 150.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Limited Edition

$150

Description

The kanga is one of East Africa’s most beloved textiles: a cotton cloth worn along the Swahili coast for more than a century as a wrap, shawl, baby sling, head covering, and gift marking life’s milestones.

Traditionally, each kanga is distinguished by a central design, known as the mji, a border called the pindo, and a Swahili proverb printed along the bottom. These messages speak of patience, wisdom, love, resilience, and quiet defiance. At times, opposing proverbs are worn as gentle disagreements.

Made from a vintage kanga sourced in Tanzania, this limited-edition towel preserves the textile’s original design, message, and character. Kenyan artisans back it with soft terry, creating a generously sized towel for wrapping up, laying out, or bringing to the beach, sauna, or home.

Machine washable and colorfast.

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Measurements

Length: 58"
Width: 38 1/2"
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.