Kenyan Maasai People Wrap Cloth: "Shuka"

This is the traditional wrap cloth, called "shuka," of the Maasai People warrior, called "moran." The plaid patterns on shukas mimic the patterns found on Scottish kilts. Maasai warriors began wearing shukas after their contact with Scotsman who came as part of the British colonial administration of Kenya. Shukas are always predominantly red, the color that represents their cattle.

The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. The Maasai occupy a total land area of 160,000 square kilometers with a population of approximately one half million people. Due to their distinct traditions, customs and dress and their residence near the many national game parks of East Africa, the Maasai are known internationally because of their links to the national parks and reserves.

Source:
http://tanzaniakoreafriendship.blogspot.com www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maasai_people
http://www.maasai-association.org/maasai.html