The “Tribal Light Blue” socks are inspired by Mali’s Bamana culture. Malian mud cloth (called Bogolan) is a handmade cotton fabric traditionally dyed with fermented mud. This design takes inspiration from a traditional print technique and offers a contemporary rendition in black and blue. Pair them with a casual, sporty, or business formal outfit – these socks will compliment any ensemble with an artistic touch. Afropop Socks are a fun and stylish way for people from all backgrounds to enjoy unique African fashion.

Sizing:

Small / Medium (shoe size):

USA (M) 5-8 / USA (F) 6.5-9 / UK 5-8 / EUR 37-40

Large / XL (shoe size):

USA (M) 8.5-12 / USA (F) 9.5-13 / UK 8-11 / EUR 41-45

Product Details:

Made in Turkey

Care Instructions: Hand wash or Gentle Cycle

Material: 75% Cotton – Combed Cotton Blend (Soft & Durable)

About the designers:

Launched in 2020 in London, AFROPOP SOCKS is an authentic and expressive company that brings together the worlds of fashion, tradition, and storytelling. Our product line is a tribute to African art, with each pair of socks featuring distinctive patterns and motifs that are not only fashionable but also represent the wide ranging cultural tapestry of Africa. As a brand, we strive to offer a fun and accessible way for people of ALL BACKGROUNDS to experience African pop culture. Our socks serve as wearable art, complimenting one's personal style as well as inviting conversation about diversity and the rising popularity of contemporary African culture. We’re a London brand made up of designers of African heritage.

About Malian Bogolan Cloth & Meaning:

“The Malian Bogolan is one of the world's most recognized and distinctive, handcrafted African textiles. Strikingly dramatic in its strong, contrasting tones of cream and ochre through to black/brown or indigo blue, the cloth has many applications and uses. More recently, it has been embraced as a symbol of Malian cultural identity.

“Termed Bogalanfini (Bambara term) or Bogolan (modern terminology for a contemporary cloth), this textile is a handmade, Malian, cotton fabric which has traditionally been dyed with fermented mud in a painstakingly long and complex process. The cloth was made traditionally by the Bamana who live to the east and west of Bamako, but the best cloth comes from the Beledougou area where it is thought the cloth originated from as early as the 12th Century.” (Taken from Bogolan mud cloth)