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African Wax Prints: Its Origins and How It Became Popular

Although the fabrics are referred to as “African wax prints” or “tribal”, they are not designed by Africans or made in Africa. These fabrics are European-made textiles that a certain number of Afri...

4 Ways to Style African Print Clothing in the Summer

African styles are incredibly versatile and can be dressed up or down, depending on the season and occasion. The colourful and bold African wax print fabric patterns entail that the designs can mak...

Top African Fashion Trends of 2021 to Inspire Your Wardrobe

African fashion has some of the best trends that inspire enthusiasts across the globe. As a large continent with more than 54 countries, it isn’t surprising to see diverse African cultures come up ...

5 Good Reasons to Love African Clothing

Are you interested in African fashion? Well, we can’t blame you! African designs are simply gorgeous with vibrant colours and unique prints. They’re something any fashionable person would love to a...

What can Ankara fabric be used for?

Nothing says stylish and bold quite like Ankara fabric. This 100% cotton fabric (not the capital of Turkey) can be used for almost any type of project. While the fabric itself is relatively hardwea...

What makes Kente cloth so special?

Considered to be one of the most famous of all of African textiles, and notoriously one of the world’s most complicated weaves, Kente cloth is an emblem of national Ghanaian, ethnic and tribal pri...

5 Ways to Style your African Jacket

Winter is notoriously tough to dress for, is it going to be windy, wet and/or cold? Are you going to be outdoors all day? Learn more about the African Winter Coat..

5 Ways to Style African Print T-Shirts

African print clothing can be a versatile way to make your everyday outfit pop. African print t-shirts are just one of the many ways you can do that! Read on for 5 ways to elevate your African prin...

African Prints in Fashion

Despite the cross-continental history and journey that brought us what we now refer to as Ankara, these African prints are central to Nigerian— as well as other African nations’— fashion and cultu...

How to take care of African Print Fabrics [How-to Guide]

The lifetime of all fabrics can be elongated through proper care, making your clothing investment last that little bit longer. This certainly applies to African print fabrics like those found in o...