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Kanga
A kanga is a brightly printed cotton cloth worn across East Africa, commonly as a wraparound garment. Kangas are typically sold in pairs and often carry a Swahili proverb printed along one border, known as the jina. The textile is used for everyday dress, ceremonial wear, and practical purposes. It is associated with Swahili coastal culture.
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Batik
Batik is a textile-decoration process in which wax is applied to selected areas of cloth so they resist subsequent dyeing. Repeated cycles of waxing, dyeing, and wax removal can produce layered colors and intricate patterns, using hand-drawn tools, stamps, or both. The practice is especially associated with Java and wider Indonesian cultural traditions, and UNESCO added Indonesian batik to its Rep...
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