A Brief History of Wax Prints
West African fabrics and wax prints have an interesting and (literally) colourful history. West African textiles have always existed, but it was Dutch settlers in the 19th century who helped…
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Where Do African Tribal Prints Come From?
African prints known as Ankara have gained popularity over the last five years, with many designers choosing these eclectic tribal-patterns and motifs to brighten up summer and autumn collections. Where…
A Guide To African Fabrics And Jewellery
Supplementing west African fabrics with jewellery is a great way to personalise your outfit while giving it an extra touch of panache. However, we offer a wide variety of different…
Creating West African Garments To Sell In The Retail Sector
Do you own a small clothing business or fashion retailer? If so, we think you should consider investing in our west African fabrics as soon as possible. They are the…
Accessories to compliment African fashion
Picking the right accessories to go with your traditional West African outfit can be tricky. We’ve come up with this short guide to steer you in the right direction. Here…
Working With Wax Prints.
Initially, Wax prints were designed and produced in Holland for the Indonesian market as an alternative to batik. When the sales were not as high as expected another outlet was…
Modern African fashion’s “streetwear” evolution
Today’s West African fashions are evolving into a modern “streetwear” style that appeals to more young people, according to the organiser of a major cultural event. Speaking at the 10th…
Your guide to combining African and western fashions
West African fabrics possess a very recognisable and singular style, which means they can be used to create stunningly distinctive and arresting outfits. However, you may think that these gorgeous…
Where to wear African fabrics
African fabrics with wax prints (such as those offered by Vlisco and Mitex Holland) are undeniably beautiful and vivid. As a result, garments made from these fabrics are perfect for…
Working with wax prints in garment sewing
West African textiles are famous for their stunning and often elaborate print designs. This makes them well-suited to creating beautiful fashion pieces, but to get the most out of your…