What is the Golden Heritage Sweatshirt? It is a handmade mustard yellow crewneck sweatshirt with a hand-sewn Africa continent appliqué pieced together from kente-inspired fabric in blue, red, green, gold and black. It is one-of-a-kind wearable art, made in small batches in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Sunshine color with a story on the chest. The Africa appliqué is built from patchwork blocks of woven-look African print, then stitched by hand with a clean edge. Against the warm golden yellow, the jewel tones of blue, red and green stand out, and the whole look pairs beautifully with dark denim, brown leather boots, and bold beaded or wooden accessories.
The relaxed fit, soft fleece feel, and ribbed cuffs and hem make it easy to wear to errands, brunch, cultural celebrations, and gatherings with your community and tribe. Because each patch is pieced and placed by hand, no two sweatshirts are exactly alike. This is slow fashion made with intention.
Details
- Handmade patchwork Africa continent appliqué in kente-inspired African print
- Colors: mustard yellow sweatshirt with blue, red, green, gold and black patch
- Relaxed crewneck with ribbed cuffs and hem
- Sizes: L
- Fabric: cotton blend fleece
- Handcrafted by ZKC in the Lowcountry, SC
- A meaningful gift for Black History Month, birthdays, graduations, heritage trips, and family reunions
Care: Machine wash cold inside out. Tumble dry low. Do not iron the appliqué directly.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real kente cloth? The patch is made from kente-inspired African print fabric, hand cut and sewn into an Africa appliqué.
- Is the patch printed or sewn? It is a hand-sewn fabric appliqué, not a heat-pressed print.
- How does it fit? It has a relaxed fit. Size down for a closer fit.
- Will mine look exactly like the photo? Very close, but the patchwork placement varies slightly, so yours is one of a kind.