The shop is now open! Previously, all our gorgeous fabrics could be purchased from our Etsy store. Look no further as you can now buy directly from us right here. There is no requirement to set up an account, you can simply click and buy. We ship worldwide and you can have your order delivered …
We have brand new Shweshwe Fabric from South Africa in stock. A lot of circle and geometric based motifs but also a new floral which is proving to be popular already. We have also restocked some bestsellers like the Lion Head shweshwe, back by popular demand. Just click on an image to take you to the product …
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, …
This handmade batik fabric from Nigeria is one of my absolute favourites. I have to say it is best viewed in person. It is usually one of the first fabrics to sell at events when people see the dramatic colours and patterns in the flesh. It is a veritable indigo storm, with crashes of yellow and …
The latest addition to our fabric store is the Basket Motif Ankara fabric. Well it reminds me of a basket with an abstract design interpretation. I have seen some refer to it as a drum design. Whatever your imagination takes you! We actually have the fabric in two colour combinations which may offer you some …
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The shop is now open! Previously, all our gorgeous fabrics could be purchased from our Etsy store. Look no further as you can now buy directly from us right here. There is no requirement to set up an account, you can simply click and buy. We ship worldwide and you can have your order delivered …
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We have brand new Shweshwe Fabric from South Africa in stock. A lot of circle and geometric based motifs but also a new floral which is proving to be popular already. We have also restocked some bestsellers like the Lion Head shweshwe, back by popular demand. Just click on an image to take you to the product …
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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, …
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This handmade batik fabric from Nigeria is one of my absolute favourites. I have to say it is best viewed in person. It is usually one of the first fabrics to sell at events when people see the dramatic colours and patterns in the flesh. It is a veritable indigo storm, with crashes of yellow and …
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The latest addition to our fabric store is the Basket Motif Ankara fabric. Well it reminds me of a basket with an abstract design interpretation. I have seen some refer to it as a drum design. Whatever your imagination takes you! We actually have the fabric in two colour combinations which may offer you some …