AFRICAN HERITAGE

 Portraying the beauty of Africa

Print materials are cherished all over the world because of its beauty. But the African wax Print, more than its beauty, portrays the cultural heritage of Africans. We all know that adding prints to our style makes it more personal and stylish. 
African fashion

 African prints are known for their complicated composition of designs that portray the culture, tradition, and history of Africans. Whether you wish to tell a story or to design a style for fashion, using your African Print can be the best choice 
African wax prints, also known as Ankara and Dutch wax prints, are common materials for clothing in Africa, especially West Africa. They are industrially produced, colorful cotton cloths with batik-inspired printing.
Rihanna rocking African fashion

 Due to its uniqueness, the African Print has been able to create a positive image in the market which has even caught the eye of some of our popular foreign musicians like Rihanna and Beyonce during her baby shower.
African wax prints are also a form of nonverbal communication among African women, and therefore they carry their message out into the world. Some wax prints can be named after personalities, cities, buildings, sayings or occasions.
S3 wo b3 ka me hu as a fa akonya tinase (stool)

It will surprise you to know that, Ghana has an annual consumption of textiles about 130 million yards. The three most popular local manufacturers ATL, GTP and Printex produce about 30 million yards. And the remaining 100 million yards come from cheap and smuggled Asian imports.





Francisca Wemegah,
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