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Kancky - Clarity

As our first attempt into custom made prints, we explored Indigo and Batik techniques from different parts of the world on sustainability sourced 100% cotton, chiffon and rayon.

I started Kancky out of the need to provide women with what I term ‘Tribal-Chic’ clothing. Tribal does not need to be boring or look the same way all the time; this is why our objective is to depict indigenous prints in a more refined way through employing a range of fun and unconventional designs(mostly geometric and abstract) interpreted into chic functional styles and silhouettes.

It has been quite a journey for the brand over the past few years. Finally gaining complete understanding of what the Kancky brand represents, Who I am as a woman, Who the ideal Kancky woman is and What she stands for, I can confidently say I have Clarity; one that is synonymous with crystal clear water.

It goes beyond just creating designs that boost confidence in our women; how we come about these finished pieces (in terms of materials used and methods of sourcing and production) is of great significance to the Kancky brand.

Credits

Photography- @thedejioluokun
Model- @thatsorinolagirl of @pagesmodels