West African Cloth: What do the Colours Really Mean?
Native to the Akan people of southern Ghana, kente cloth has also become popular amongst the Akans of the Ivory Coast, and in many other West African countries. Kente cloth…
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Choosing African Fabrics for Baby Slings
For babywearing parents, almost limitless inspiration can be found in images of African mothers, wrapping their babies close in beautiful patterned fabrics as they go about their day. Wraps for…
What are Super Wax Prints?
Super Wax prints boast vibrant colours and striking, multicoloured designs that look deceptively modern. It’s a style of fabric that’s popular across much of Africa, including the Congo, the Ivory…
A Short Guide to Gorgeous Guipure Lace
Guipure lace is a staple of African fashion and popular throughout the world for it’s intricate design and hard wearing quality. Read about it’s origins here!
Choosing the Perfect Headgear
West African head gear is famed throughout the world. Choosing the right head wear to suit you and the occasion is essential!
Seasonal Styles and West African Clothing
African fashion may be associated with sunshine and bright days but there are colours and styles to suit the whole calendar year. Here’s a few ideas!
A Brief History of African Clothing
African clothing has a vibrant and interesting history to match its bright and bold textiles. This history is thought to stretch back 75,000 years! Although tracking the evolution of African…
What is Swiss Voile?
Swiss voile is a favourite material: It’s versatile and popular with men and women alike. But what makes voile different to other materials, and how did it become such an important part of African fashion?
Be the best dressed at an African Wedding
African weddings are a time to celebrate the eccentricities that are prevalent in the roots of this rich culture. Here are some tips on what you could achieve with the right fabrics and accessories…
7 ways to Wear your West African Head-Tie!
Struggling with finding out how to tie a West African Head tie? Let us help you and showcase some of the designs that make them so popular!