Fashion: The Kikoyi's journey from undergarment to centerstage
Besides Baganda, the kikoyi also carries cultural significance in the East African region and it is little wonder that the word kikoy is Swahili for wrap. Originally, men used to wrap it around them because of our hot weather.
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Over time, in Uganda, Kikoyi has moved from being an undergarment to an accessory and a fabric from which many outfits can be made.
By NewVision Reporter
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For many, the kikoyi is the thick cotton fabric worn beneath the traditional Kiganda dress, but it is much more.
Besides Baganda, the kikoyi also carries cultural significance in