Striped Jacket (2022)
Cultural heritage of Kenya
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Striped Jacket
Katush
2022
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Striped Jacket
Class: Jacket
Medium: Cotton
Description: Katungulu Mwendwa’s designs reflect her deep interest in African craftsmanship and historical aesthetics, interpreted in modern ways that are authentic to her refined vision. Although she takes direct inspiration from cultures across the continent, her edited designs have been accused of being “not African enough.” This ensemble is inspired by a circa-1900 photograph of a Swahili woman in Zanzibar. It is made from local Kenyan leather and cotton woven by artisans in Burkina Faso in partnership with the women-own and -led weaving cooperative Commerce, Artisanat pour le Bien Etre Social (CABES) and the United Nations’ Ethical Fashion Initiative.
(Source: The Museum at FIT Website)
About Katushi
Katushi is a contemporary fashion brand rooted in research, identity, and cultural inquiry. The brand began with a desire to investigate how people see themselves and others through history and culture, and how these perceptions continue to shape identity in the modern world. This reflective approach informs Katushi’s design language, which blends thoughtful storytelling with modern silhouettes. Central to Katushi’s values is a strong commitment to ethical and sustainable production. The brand uses cotton made in Africa, sourced from smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and produced in accordance with Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) standards. This means the cotton is rain-fed, grown using responsible pesticide and fertiliser practices, and harvested by hand. Katushi also supports farmer training programmes that promote efficient, modern farming methods, reduce environmental impact, and improve fibre quality and yields. Through its use of sustainable cotton, Katushi aims to create fashion that respects the environment, supports farming communities, and aligns ethical responsibility with contemporary design.
(Source: Katushi website)