Kasaï Purple Socks
Discover the Kasaï Pattern Socks, where every stride blends style and sophistication. These socks are adorned with captivating Kasaï patterns, inspired by the intricate designs of Central African artistry. Inspired by west African tribal patterns with a flair of abstract art and contemporary colors. 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.
(A very brief) About Kasaï:
In the early 1900’s, Kasaï was a province of Belgian-occupied Congo (source), named for the Kasaï River—a major resource for the area. Following political divisions and colonial reorganization of the provinces (source), the modern (post 1963) Kasaï province is a much smaller area. “In 1960, the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared independence from Belgium. However, it was beset by a number of secessions and bitter civil war” (Taken from History of the Kasai region - Wikipedia).
With the 2015 repartitioning of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kasaï became one of 21 current provinces (source).
Today, Kasaïan people live in many places, including the modern Kasaï province in south-central DRC. However, this is a mineral rich region – copper and diamonds have made this region a target for economic opportunities, colonial acculturation, and political greed, and interethnic tension (source).
In recent years, the violent struggle for control over natural resources has resulted in a massive displacement crisis for more than one million people. While some have returned, many have found nothing awaiting them; “optimism was limited by the fact that returnees often found their homes in ruins and faced little if any infrastructure to support their efforts to resume their livelihoods” (Taken from Kasaians of Luba origin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Minority Rights Group).
Currently, the paramount issue for Kasaïans remains massive displacement.
Sources referenced:
Kasaians of Luba origin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Minority Rights Group
South-Kasai, 1960 | Online Atlas on the History of Humanitarianism and Human Rights
History of the Kasai region - Wikipedia
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