This is one very popular fabric and there are so many versions of this fabric around! It is quite interesting to see how fashion designers have used the fabric in designing their pieces. Here are a few I found. Stella Jean I believe has single-handedly caused a resurgence in its popularity.
Well clearly, roses aren’t always red. In actual fact, we have white roses set in a blue background and in a red background. Check out our latest batik fabric from Nigeria, West Africa. These are a simple and modern take on batik designs using the traditional wax resist methods popular in West African textile design. …
We have a new collection of two-tone West African Batik fabric in store. This latest selection is especially striking as they each consist of just two colours. We have a blue, honey yellow and strawberry version. I think the honey yellow version, in particular, would make a very cute girl’s dress. If you are interested …
Is it a peacock, is it an ostrich or maybe a chicken? Well, if you thought it was some sort of bird, you were certainly on the right track. It is actually a guinea fowl! Guinea fowls originated from the African continent and are often a delicacy! Originally living wild, some people now keep them …
Our fabric of the week is a colour combination; turquoise and chocolate brown. We have a selection of shweshwe prints in this particular colour and there is something just so rich and even regal about the combination. They work beautifully together, as well as on their own. We even sampled the Wiksten Kimono Jacket in …
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 …
Teal and Yellow Humming Bird Ankara
This is one very popular fabric and there are so many versions of this fabric around! It is quite interesting to see how fashion designers have used the fabric in designing their pieces. Here are a few I found. Stella Jean I believe has single-handedly caused a resurgence in its popularity.
You can find the teal and yellow version in our Etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/Urbanstax
1. Skirt by Demestiks, New York
2. Homme Men’s Spring 2014 by Stella Jean
3. Shirt by Tribalgroove
4. Print Dress by LiliCreations
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Our dear EU friends
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