African Wax Print Fabric
They are actually european made textiles certain african countries have embraced and made their own.
African wax print fabric. Nothing says african fabrics like the traditional west african wax print fabric from mitex. If you are looking for the best african wax print fabrics than ankara shop should be your first choice. No products in the basket. As with all garments your african print fabric or garment will soften over time with washing.
A wide selection of african wax print fabrics sold by the yard and by the fat quarter. High quality african wax print fabrics. African wax print fabric is cut into lengths in the factory and a paper label is stuck onto it near one end. It has an interesting history originating in holland intended as a knockoff of indonesian batik print.
We do not send out fabric with that label on it. One feature of these materials is the lack of difference in the color intensity of the front and back sides. The indonesian market didn t respond to the brighter graphic designs of wax print but it found a delighted reception in africa. This fabric has long been a favorite of mine largely due to its colorful nature and wonderful patterns.
African wax prints also known as ankara and dutch wax prints are omnipresent and common materials for clothing in africa especially west africa. If you order more than 4 5 metres your fabric will come in more than a single piece. Original vlisco hollandais java wax julius holland mitex holland phoenix hitarget more. Vlisco has been designing and manufacturing distinctive fabrics since 1846.
Therefore the longest single uncut length we can offer is 4 5 metres. We re selling these fabrics at an affordable price. These fabrics are perfect to create your own trendy fashion. Dovetailed is an online african wax print fabric shop.
We also sell sewing patterns and sewing supplies. Combining striking bold designs with beautiful and bright colours our vast selection of wax prints bring together much loved traditional patterns with contemporary motifs which are gaining in popularity across nigeria and west african. The fabric is made from 100 cotton. No products in the basket.
The stiffness comes from the combination of the waxy coating and the fact that the fabrics are generally 100 cotton which tends to be stiffer than a lot of other fabrics even with the application of a dye resist product such as wax. The owner adaku parker is a barrister turned designer. They are industrially produced colorful cotton cloths with batik inspired printing. Basket 0 00 0.
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