Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 1.6K Recently there has been a rise in demand for East African’s pattern fabric Kitenge. The name Kitenge was derived from the Swahili word Kitengele, the Kitenge, also known as Chitenge. Initially, women used the Kitenge as a wrap and a baby carrier. But as time went by, the fabric usually printed in multiple colors and patterns became a favorite for people attending ceremonies such as weddings. The Kitenge holds some significance in the different cultures in Eastern African. Kenyans wear the Kitenge as an appreciation of culture and creativity. As such, you are more likely to see such dresses during events such as Koroga, Blankets and Wine, among others. Fashion designers have tapped into the growing demand for the Kitenge by creating unique and beautiful pieces. Today, you can find just about anything; traditional top and down or the modern Kitenge fused with other fabrics (laces, denim, silk). See below for trending Kitenge styles Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail olu Fashion Blogger, Event's Manager and Pr Consultant, I am Bashiru More For You #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble VIDEO: Watch The Moment Two Young Chinese Boys Were Over Excited To See... Muyishime Unleashes The ‘Conlang Collection’: A Bold Step Towards Inclusive Fashion #OOTD: Crochet Like You’ve Never Seen; Witness The Stunning Crochet/Kente Print Look By... #BIKINIBAE: Cute Grenadian Beauty Reysher Is Serving Stunning Swimwear With Unparalleled Grace &... VIDEO: Rihanna Promises Ayra Starr A Verse After Rick Ross Failed To Create... 2 comments Kaidza Alexandro October 26, 2018 - 1:17 am Hi! I love that you are highlighting and showing appreciation for the East African fabrics. However, I must point out that the pictures used to show examples of Kitenge are misleading as you have used an array of West African fabrics such as the Kente, Dashiki and Ankara. Kitenge is a general name given to Afrocentric printed fabrics. There are fabrics that are common in the East African region such as the Kanga, Kikoy, Kaniki, and even the Maasai Shuka. These fabrics are steeped in a rich history that would have made a better and informative article for your readers. Log in to Reply admin November 17, 2018 - 7:25 pm thanks. Log in to Reply Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.