To our friends in the EU that have been part of our fabric journey of discovery, we do appreciate all your orders and sharing your creativity. Things have changed quite a bit since the start of the year. As the UK has now left the EU we have had to reconsider how orders are processed …
Andrea Chapelle is the bespoke kilt maker behind Acme Atelier. There is something so special about her kilts, each one is a work of art and look as though they were made with such love and care. Even more interesting is her contemporary approach to the use of textiles. The combinations; colour and texture are …
We have chosen one of our new batiks as the fabric of the week. Recently arrived from Nigeria, the Deutsche batik is a handsome striped combination that looks somewhat similar to the colours of the German flag hence the name!. The bold stripes would make a really stunning skirt or maybe even a man’s shirt. …
Not African fabric but absolutely beautiful dyeing in the Alexander McQueen Pre- Spring/Summer 2021 Collection. We in particular love the ethereal quality of the dip-dyed dresses. All images sourced from www.alexandermcqueen.com
Tropical Animals is one of our growing collection of furnishing fabrics. It has beautiful tropical birds ( I believe one is a grey-crowned crane) and plants as well as these gorgeous Zebras! A lush palette of greens and greys with deep red highlights against a cream/beige background. Manufactured in South Africa, this cotton and linen …
This brand is as lovely as the lady behind it. Her name is Natalie and she created Bespoke Binny as she believes in creating an uplifting home environment using vibrant colours and prints as a way to cope with issues such as anxiety and low mood. From lampshades, which are my favourite product of hers, …
This zigzag wax print is one of those ones that initially looks like it may be difficult to work with. With such a bold geometric design, you might not be able to imagine what it would look like as a finished garment. This does not seem to have fazed Suzanne! This is the first time …
What is Adire? Adire is the name for resist dyed cloth of the Yoruba people in Southern Nigeria. Traditionally, the cloth was folded, pleated, and tied before dyeing in Indigo to produce lengths of cloth which were then made up into garments. The fabric was predominantly produced by women. As techniques, trade and materials evolved, …
Our Fabric of the Week is what we have called the Pink and Green Eyes Ankara. The gorgeous contrast of colours really do just pop! This print is 100% cotton and is manufactured in Ghana. If you want to see it ‘in action’, the designer Ohema Ohene has a few summer pieces in the print. …
At Urbanstax, our aim is to provide ease of access to beautiful African fabric. We source from various countries in the African continent and hope to share the beautiful stories behind their creation. We want to give as wide a range of colours, patterns, designs as well as to give tips and ideas on how to …
