Fashion Friday: Fabric prints inspired by Africa
Kente fabric
This popular fabric from West Africa is notably seen in dresses, and even the likes of Beyoncé have adorned the popular and bright fabric.
Singer Beyoncé in Kente fabric. Picture: Picasa
Basotho inspiration
Designer Thabo Makhetha is widely known for his basotho inspired coats which display the designs of the baSotho tribe.
A Thabo Makhetha design. Picture: Instagram
Ankara fabric
Ankara fabric is a Dutch wax fabric that is produced in Indonesia, but is mostly used to create African print outfits in countries such as Ghana and Nigeria. It is a popular choice of fabric also due to its bright colourful designs and its ability to have specific designs printed on the wax fabric.
An Ankara fabric duster. Picture: Pinterest
SeTswana fabric
The "Shweshwe" fabric is found in various colours and is often used in traditional weddings for the SeTswana and SeSotho cultures.
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Kitenge fabric
Kitenge is a East, West and Central African fabric that is known for being worn as a sarong by African women. The fabric is often worn as a headscarf, wrap dress or even as a sling for infants.
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