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Originated by the Akan peoples of Ghana, colorful kente cloth is the best-known of all African textiles. Kente cloth is woven in strips, which is how it came by its name (kente means "basket" in the Ashanti dialect). Ghana's Rachel Armah creates this colorful cotton blend scarf in cheerful shades of purple, green and yellow. She names her design nyiraba, which means "blessed child" in the Akan dialect.

In kente cloth, each color has a symbolic meaning: black symbolizes maturation and intensified spiritual energy; blue signifies peacefulness, harmony and love; green symbolizes vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, and spiritual renewal; gold represents royalty, wealth, high status, glory, and spiritual purity; grey is for healing and cleansing rituals; maroon signifies the color of mother earth, associated with healing; pink and purple are associated with the female essence and female aspects of life; red symbolizes political and spiritual moods, bloodshed, sacrificial rites and death; silver is associated with the moon and represents serenity, purity, and joy; white is for purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions; and yellow represents preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility, and beauty.

Obsessed with checkered patterns? Turn to this alluring scarf woven from 100% silk and Lycra to calm your thirst for those classic, fashionable squares. The patched scarf in yellow, gold, green and blue mixes solid squares with ruffled ones for a winning combination designed by Arnab Roy in India.

Classic checkerboard patterns take on a new dimension in this patched silk scarf designed by India's Arnab Roy. Woven from luxurious silk with Lycra accents, this vibrant accessory plays with contrast by pairing solid squares with textured ruffled sections that add unexpected depth. The checkered arrangement feels fresh and modern, while flirty fringe details provide movement and personality with every wear.

A cute tiny doll adorns a vibrant design presented by India's Himani Gupta. Perfect for everyday use, this cotton toiletry bag features a patchwork pattern in citron, emerald, tangerine and strawberry hues. In addition, it comes with a zipper closure and two interior open pockets, making it a convenient accessory you can carry anywhere.