I was inspired on my recent trip to Africa by the beautiful fabrics that are worn by the women in Kenya and Tanzania. Usually those Ketenge are wrapped around the hip and upper body. Since I could not see myself looking good doing that, I decided to make pillows out of it. I added the corduroy to bring out the beautiful strong turquoise. With the global mix of fabrics this pillow becomes one of the must haves this season.
Ketenge from Tanzania, Corduroy
Lots of Credit to the Tanzanian Fashion and Fabrics and to My Mother and Father for taking me there…
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Sep 26, 2008, 12.11 AMby loren-rat
Hey, I live in Africa, I could maybe find a way to get you fabric ?
Aug 4, 2008, 06.32 PMby cornershopdesigns
The fabric is Gorgeous !! Can Ketenge be purchased in the US?
May 31, 2008, 06.29 PMby iquilt
great idea. I love the idea of using beautiful African prints. It would go good with my chocolate colored bedding.
Nov 10, 2007, 08.23 PMby susananavarrette
Goreous, AMazing