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Ikeno Clothing, the emerging consious fashion revolution in Lamu, Kenya.

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  IKENO CLOTHING I feel very fortunate and lucky to have grown up in Shella, it has shaped me into who I am today, and continually growing, learning and getting inspired from this magical island. Thankful to my incredible mama who moved to Shella when I was 4 and my sister was 2, and raised us here. We have friends that have become family, and will always be- and for that I am eternally grateful and blessed.    Jemima (behind), Sandy (center, their mother) , Roby (front) in Lamu, Kenya (2002)   I have started a menswear brand called IKENO, which is only a year old- a selection of fabrics hand loomed and block printed in India, our garments are designed and made with a small team on the Island of Lamu. Every aspect of Ikeno is easily inspired by the neutral tones, textures and architecture of Lamu, creating a menswear collection that is suited to the equatorial heat and classic simplicity of the island.   Ikeno handloomed and block printed in India . Ike...