African wax prints, with their vivid colors and intricate patterns, are a staple in many African cultures. These fabrics are not just for clothing, but also for a range of creative projects. Be it ...

In a small shop nestled inside the heart of Accra, Patience Golo prepares to stitch yards of African wax print for a wedding dress she is making for a client. The fabric is rich in color: pops of ...

Fridays are the day to wear “African print” outfits in Ghanaian offices, yet some designers are boycotting such fabrics - arguing they are not actually African. The history behind the designs is ...

A flourishing network of young immigrant entrepreneurs from Africa—with a sprinkling of first generation born in the U.S.—are creating a profitable ecosystem around modern Ankara print apparel. Ankara ...

African wax print fabrics are getting a new lease on life as designers are reimagining them into modern fashion ...