African Fashion- The old and the new

Posted by Suphie Fresca
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Jan 9, 2018
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Africa is known for its rich cultural heritage, and the same goes for the dresses and fabrics. African Fabrics fill with vibrant colours and styles which make them unique and easily identifiable. The demand for African fabrics is in ascendance in the international market today.

The history of African fabrics and dresses dates to Sub-Saharan times. Ancient African clothes were prepared from Animal hides or tree oaks. They got inspired by the rich African cultural heritage which got sent to America in slave trading. The traces of Ancient and earliest African fashion were found in different parts of Africa.

 Brocade fabric, George Fabric and Kuba cloth are some of the varieties which are available in African fabrics. The textiles used are from locally grown cotton, sheep wool, jute and flax for manufacturing.

The designs of African fabrics are sought in the whole world, and their entire fashion is attached to their roots. Use of brightly coloured threads, vegetable and mineral dyes is prevalent in the African culture. The design and motifs are of specific name and can be of plants, animals or even tribal rituals.

African Fabrics and Dresses are getting significant exposure at the international stage, and the African styles and fashion are getting shown at the International fashion shows by prominent designers. This has helped in the exposure of African Fabrics a great deal as fashion conscious people are regularly seen flaunting these designs.

In Africa, weaving is done by mostly men and women do the spinning. Single and double-heddle looms are used for weaving and ground looms as well. The rise of online shopping of clothes has proven to be beneficial by opening new markets to the small manufacturers.

Frescafashion does the job of providing a platform to these small manufacturers and providing the best possible quality African clothes. African dresses for every occasion and age group is found here.

Want to explore new age African designs in fabrics and dresses? Visit Fresca fashion online store to grab your products today.

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