Ghana’s Kente: Meanings Behind The Cloth’s Designs And Colour The Kente cloth, which is a type of silk fabric made of interwoven cloth strips is not just like any other ordinary cloth. Always known to be a Ghanaian fabric, almost every Ghanaian owns at least a piece of the kente cloth, either sewn or not. […]
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African Fabric: Where did African Prints come from?
“A picture of a pipe isn’t necessarily a pipe, an image of “African fabric” isn’t necessarily authentically [and wholly] African”. These above words are quoted by Yinka Shonibare, a Nigerian-British contemporary artist known for his amazing artwork using African print fabrics in his scrutiny of colonialism and post-colonialism. What is commonly known as “African fabric” goes by […]
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I just bought my dress and it’s a bit stiff. Will it soften over time?
Why are my African prints fabrics stiff? I have gotten several questions from our clients (Taye) and non-clients regarding the stiffness of African prints fabrics and how to care for these beautiful, vibrant and colorful fabric? Below are quick answers these questions: I just bought my dress and it’s a bit stiff. Will it soften […]
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Origin of African prints summarized
“An image of ‘African fabric’ isn’t necessarily authentically [and wholly] African” – Yinka Shonibare. African print, popularly known as Ankara, has gained popularity in the global fashion scene since 2010. The material is primarily associated with Africa mainly because of the tribal-like patterns and motifs. Since it’s ascension in global fashion, much talk has focused […]
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