Meaning & use
Khanga
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A brightly colored, printed cotton cloth traditionally worn as a wrap by women in East Africa, often decorated with a border and a printed proverb or saying.
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She wrapped herself in a colorful khanga printed with a Swahili proverb about patience.
Khangas are worn for everyday dress as well as for special ceremonies across East Africa.
A note on using this word
Khangas are known for the Swahili sayings, called "jina," printed along their border, which often carry proverbial wisdom or express a message from the wearer.
Words with a similar meaning
kanga
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