Kikoy



Buttermilk Striped Kenya Kikoy Pants

 

Kitten Beachwear Kikoy is designed for today's customer in that its stylish, comfortable and perfect for lounging at the beach or in the home.

  • Kikoy Towels are a full size standard Kikoy fabric with a towelling liner. 1 x meter by 1 meter 70 without their tassels. We use finest quality towelling (80% cotton 20% polyester) and finest Kikoy.They are perfect for taking to the beach or using by the pool as they dry quickly. They roll up small so are easy to pack and have a small secret pocket! Perfect for backpackers, travellers & festival addicts as they weigh only 0.5Kg
  • Kikoy Trousers are really versatile for holidays, casual wear, College, Beachwear, Beach days and Sunday lounging. Mum will love them as they wash well & last.
  • Kikoy Sarongs are 100% Cotton Kikoy Cloth
    Traditionally worn as a sarong by the Kenyan Masai and today are worn by men and women across the worlds beaches. Perfect for the beach or as a scarf to add a splash of colour or as a shawl/ wrap when the temperature drops measuring 1 meter wide by 1.7 meter long (+ tassels).
  • All of our Kikoy Collection is machine washable at 40 degrees.

All our African Kikoys are made in Kenya with 100% genuine Kikoy cloth and we are proud to say produced by a World Fair Trade Organisation guaranteed member. A Kikoy cloth is a work of art inspired by the vibrant colours of the Kenyan coastline in this area using traditional methods and were traditionally a garment worn by men only. Kikoy (also known as kikoi) is an exclusive East African version of a wrap or sarong & are woven using the finest cotton grown in the East African region.

We do not employ children to manufacture. We employ both skilled and unskilled mothers (to do the knotting) and in doing so we support local communities.

Enjoy!