THE AFRICAN BEACH KIKOY - KIKOI SWIMWEAR COVERUP SARONG

Masai Curio Shop
May 30
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Updated: May 31

Black African Kikoy - Beach Kikoi Wrap / Sarong (Black)

$13.50

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Made of 100% cotton, The African beach kikoy - kikoi swimwear coverup sarong measures approximately 100 by 160cm long. This size is ideal for the adult unisex kikoi.

Kid's swimwear kikoys measure approximately 65 by 120cm in size. They too are unisex.

Our beach kikoys are made of 100% cotton thus very soft, lightweight, beautiful and friendly to the skin.

The African beach kikoy comes in different designs characterized by a solid color with a different border color on the edges. The endings of each kikoi has twisted tassels that gives it an overall cool fringe look.

Kikoi swimwear coverup sarongs at the beach

The African beach kikoy - kikoi swimwear coverup sarong originates from the coastal Swahili regions of East Africa like Mombasa, Lamu, Diani, Malindi and Zanzibar.

Due to the versatility of the African kikoi and it's absorbent nature, the Swahili people (both men and women) use it as a wrap especially on the very hot days. Thus, it makes a great wear at the beach or pool during vacations or summertime as a sarong, swimwear coverup or kikoi towel.

There also are loads of other ways how you can make use of a kikoi. The African kikoy can be used as a scarf, swimwear coverup, a sarong, baby carrier, head wrap, a towel, home décor or making clothes and bags.

Meghan Markle rocking the sky blue kikoi