African Wax print/Ankara print

African Wax print fabrics, also called African Ankara prints, are made from 100% cotton and are popular because of their attractiveness and colourful African prints. The designs on each are quite distinct and reflect local traditions and symbols such as tribe, marriage, and class.

The African Wax prints are suitable for all weather conditions and can be used to create other beautiful African fashion items and accessories such as jewelries, headscarves, hair bonnets, and bags.

A dynamic features of the Ankara prints is the intensity of the print which does not quickly fade when compared with other fabrics. This is because of the wax resist technique used in printing them.