Kaolack Créations
Purple African Scarf in Handwoven Manjak Cloth – 100% Cotton
Purple African Scarf in Handwoven Manjak Cloth – 100% Cotton
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A purple African scarf with white patterns in genuine traditional Manjak cloth, 100% cotton woven by hand in Africa. At €35, its 208 × 37 cm (82 × 14½ in) format goes with women's and men's outfits: tied around the neck or left open over a jacket.
The geometric patterns are built where the threads cross. The plain central section lets the designs show at the ends, finished with black fringes.
- 100% handwoven cotton: a genuine traditional African textile.
- Scarf format: about 208 cm × 37 cm (82 × 14½ in), narrower than our stole.
- Unisex: no clothing size to choose.
- Easy to match: over a coat, a blazer or plain knitwear.
Add your scarf to your cart. One unit ordered is one scarf. The couple photo shows two scarves.
Dimensions and choosing the format
About 208 × 37 cm (82 × 14½ in). This width lets you tie the scarf or let both ends fall in front. Handcrafting may cause slight variations.
To cover your shoulders more widely, discover the Manjak stole-scarf in the same colorway, in a 200 × 78 cm (78¾ × 30¾ in) format.
Material, colors and care
100% cotton woven by hand. Colorway: purple with white patterns. Woven patterns and black fringes.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) maximum, delicate cycle. Air dry. Iron inside out, avoiding the fringes.
Styling tips
Leave the ends open to show the patterns, tie the scarf loosely around your neck or throw one end over your shoulder. It can also be tied as a head wrap, with the ends tucked in. Pair it with plain gray, black or ecru clothes to let the handwoven cloth stand out.
Manjak cloth and its artisans
This traditional Manjak cloth is woven by hand in Dakar by our Manjak weavers. The patterns are created on the loom and are part of the textile.
Meet our artisans and discover the story of Manjak weaving.
Frequently asked questions
Is this scarf for women or for men?
This model is unisex. Choose it according to your colors and the way you like to wear it.
What is the difference with the stole?
The scarf measures about 208 × 37 cm (82 × 14½ in); the stole, 200 × 78 cm (78¾ × 30¾ in). The scarf is narrower around the neck, while the stole spreads over the shoulders.
Are the patterns printed?
No. They are woven into the Manjak cloth.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes, and it makes an ideal gift for a woman or a man, with no risk of getting the size wrong. For her, the purple with white patterns brightens a black or camel coat. For him, it adds an original touch of color to a peacoat or a dark blazer. A genuine handwoven cloth, with its story, for €35.
Can I see it in Paris?
Contact Kama The Shop, 51 rue Vauvenargues, 75018 Paris, to check availability before your visit: kaolackrea@gmail.com.
Slight variations in texture, shade and pattern placement are signs of handcrafting.
All our African scarves and stoles · Manjak cloth.
Discover the other colors of our Manjak scarves: blue, golden yellow or silver-gray · red with white patterns.
Kaolack Créations
Since 2016, Kaolack Créations has brought to life a contemporary African fashion rooted in the continent's crafts. We choose genuine handwoven cloth, not printed patterns, to create distinctive pieces. We work directly with our artisans over the long term and respect the prices they set. Meet our artisans.
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