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.
Welcome and thank you for stopping by at Urbanstax. Urbanstax is a fabric and haberdashery store and we aim to share inspiration, tips and ideas with designers, sewists and small business owners especially in the creative industries and to fellow designer-makers. So stay tuned for fabric purchases, supply tips, business tips and the like. I am …
I am yet to see a butterfly print that I don’t like. It is safe to say I love the beauty of the colours and amazing patterns of these beautiful creatures. Design in nature really is unparalleled. So I am quite pleased to have a growing selection in Ankara print. They make lovely skirts and dresses …
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 …
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 very loyal customer Astrid rocks her funky adire trousers with style and ease. So cool! Thanks for sharing your creation. Made from our Batik flowers adire fabric.
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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