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. …
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 fun yet versatile Butterfly print is our fabric of the week. It is produced in Nigeria on 100% cotton and features an abstract butterfly print, available in three colourways. The main colour of all three versions is navy blue but each has a slightly different background and highlight colour. All are available to purchase …
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 Purple and Lime Green mix is a popular colour combination in African print fabric, especially in Nigeria. We have this colourway in several different pattern designs. So if you are a fan of the purple and lime green colour combination then here are a few for your to choose from. Abstract waves, lines, ribbons …
Something to mark the start of the Fall/Autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere. A modern batik fabric from Nigeria featuring a feather motif. This design is a modern take on traditional batik fabric using hand-drawn, hand-dyeing techniques. Available as a 5 Yard bundle or a 2.5 Yard bundle. Available in BROWN, BLUE andPURPLE versions. FABRIC FACTS: …
We have a collection of modern Adire fabric which are a contemporary design twist on traditional African tie-dye fabric. Great for clothing, accessories and any craft projects you have on the drawing board! This fabric is hand-drawn and hand-dyed in Nigeria and consists of traditional Yoruba symbols each with a name and story. The stories …
We have new fabric in stock and this includes a rich mix of Blue African wax prints. If you are a fan of blues and indigos here is our selection to feast your eyes upon. I have thrown in some batiks which are also in the blue family. All the fabrics shown are made in …
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 …
I like this print for its starkness and simplicity. I also love that the colours are deep. Immediately I saw it, I thought it was cool not just because some of the motifs were tomato red but that they were also actually…. TOMATOES! Ankara bundles are produced in lengths of 12 Yards as standard. This …
