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Kente Pink Socks

Kente Pink Socks

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 Kente Pink Socks – Contemporary African-Inspired Design with Bold Colour

Step into history with confidence and colour. Our Kente Pink Socks are inspired by one of Africa’s most iconic textiles — Kente cloth, a traditional Ghanaian fabric historically reserved for royalty, celebration, and cultural pride. Reimagined in a vibrant pink, blue, green, and yellow palette, this design honours heritage while embracing bold modern fashion.

🌍 What is Kente?

Kente is a handwoven fabric that originates from the Akan people of Ghana, most notably the Ashanti and Ewe ethnic groups. Traditionally worn in a toga-like style during important events and ceremonies, Kente was a symbol of prestige, leadership, and cultural identity. Each colour and pattern carried its own unique meaning — often representing proverbs, values, or historical moments.

At Afropop Socks, we’ve drawn from this deep-rooted tradition to create a sock that celebrates Ghanaian craftsmanship and presents it through a contemporary fashion lens. The result is the Kente Pink Sock — bold, unapologetic, and rich with meaning.

🎨 A Modern Take on Tradition

Our updated twist on Kente features a vivid pink base, accented by striking geometric patterns in blue, green, and yellow. These colours are not only visually bold but also nod to the original symbolic meanings found in Kente designs:

  • Pink – tenderness, calm, and femininity

  • Blue – harmony, peace, and love

  • Green – growth, renewal, and abundance

  • Yellow – wealth, energy, and spirituality

This fresh reinterpretation brings cultural storytelling to your feet, whether you’re pairing these socks with streetwear, smart casual outfits, or a statement gift box.

 

SIZE GUIDE

Medium (shoe size):

UK 5-7
USA (M) 5-8
USA (F) 6.5-9
EUR 37-40

Large (shoe size):

UK 8-11
USA (M) 8.5-12
USA (F) 9.5-13
EUR 41-45

 

Size

Materials

Afropop Socks are made with a combed cotton blend making them soft and durable.

Sizing

Large (shoe size): 

UK 8-11

USA (M) 8.5-12

USA (F) 9.5-13

EUR 41-45

Medium (shoe size):

UK 5-8

USA (M) 5-8

USA (F) 6.5-9

EUR 37-40

Age 3-4:

UK: 7-11

USA: 7-9

EU: 26-29

Age 5-7:

UK: 11-12

USA: 12-2

EU: 30-31

Age 8-9:

UK: 1-3

USA: 2-4

EU: 34-35

Shipping

Dispatch Times

We aim to dispatch goods every 24 -48 hours.

Delivery Timing

We use Royal Mail (untracked) for all of our deliveries. Tracked shipping can be selected. Shipments to addresses within the UK take 1-2 days (Please note that UK deliveries are currently extended up to 7 days due to extreme delays within Royal Mail) EU deliveries take 5-7 days and US/rest of the world deliveries are 5-10 days.

Faster delivery times are possible- Just get in touch!

Returns + Refunds

We know you will LOVE your new Afropop Socks, but we understand that sometimes things don't always go to plan. Returns and exchanges are admitted in any incidence of incorrect sizes or styles being delivered.

Refunds are only authorised where the item is faulty. Please get in touch with us via email with photos and we will arrange a return.

Changing An Order: If you need to make changes to an order whether it be a new shipping address, or different products, please get in touch via email using the title CHANGE in the subject line. If you order has not yet been dispatched we'll be able to make changes for you. After orders have been shipped we will need to go through the exchange process.

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