Anga handwoven trench coat
Katungulu Mwendwa · Date not documented
Kenya
Katungulu Mwendwa
- Textured separates
- Traditional craft experimentation
- Trans-seasonal design
Katungulu Mwendwa founded Katush in 2014 after studying fashion in the United Kingdom. Her contemporary separates emphasize texture and craftsmanship, drawing on Kenyan heritage and journeys through East African communities.
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Anga handwoven trench coat
Date not documented
Handwoven cloth and an expansive silhouette represent Mwendwa’s material-led Kenyan design practice.
Katush
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DABASSAH KIMONO LEATHER | UNISEX
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
A tied leather jacket reworks kimono-like wrapping in a compact outerwear form.
Katush Store
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UJANA SHIRT | UNISEX
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
Textured pockets interrupt a generous shirt, extending the textile’s tactile character into its construction.
Katush Store
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KWAUZILI TOP
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
The broad folded neckline projects away from the body, giving the woven top an architectural outline.
Katush Store
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WAKATI COAT | UNISEX
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
The coat’s wide back and turned collar show how the label builds volume with restrained lines.
Katush StoreCollections & archive pieces
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About Katungulu Mwendwa
Collaborations with local makers and experimentation with fabrics allow her to explore African identity through clothing that crosses conventional seasons and categories.
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