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Kenyan Kikoy and Fleece Throw Blanket – White with Light Blue Stripes

Name: Kenyan Kikoy and Fleece Throw Blanket - White with Light Blue Stripes - Jitokeze Wamama Wafrika
Brand: Featured Best Sellers
SKU: KYFB19001-1
Price: 60.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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This large Kikoy fleece blanket is a double sided blanket. It is made using original Swahili Kikoy on the outside and a soft, light fleece on the inside. The outer kikoy has blue and white stripes while the inner fleece is white.

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SKU: KYFB19001-1 Categories: Featured Best Sellers, Free Shipping and On Sale, Handmade by Halima Naulida, Kenyan Kikoy Throw Blankets, On Sale Tags: Kikoy Blanket, Kikoy infinity Scarf

Kikoy is a traditionally handmade, multicolored fabric made from pure cotton. Commonly worn in East Africa, it is popular for its bright colors and durability. As a blanket, the Kikoy adds a Boho chiq look and feel in the bedroom.

This Kikoy fleece blanket measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long which is the ideal size for a twin bed.

Weight	3 lbs
Color of Fleece	White, Charcoal Grey
Sizes	Large (L), Medium (M)

Meet the Lady who Made this Product

Halima Naulida

Halima is a 24 year old lady who joined our program in 2016. She was born and raised in Cheptuya. She lost both parents at a young age and was taken in by foster parents. She attended school but was forced to drop out while in class 8 when she got pregnant. she gave birth to a boy and was later forced to move to her in laws place after her foster parents stopped supporting her. through our Field officer in Mnagei ward, she was identified and later joined our program in 2016. She is a hard working lady and within two years she had completed her training and was earning commission from sewing various items at our center. Through sewing and earning commission, Halima managed to raise enough capital to purchase a sewing machine. our program has transformed her from the shy and naive girl to a strong lady who earns money to meet her needs and that of her son who is still staying with his grandparents. Although Halima has her own sewing machine, she is yet to start her own business and thus she is still producing items at Jitokeze for a commission.