2. African clothing
• If the African continent stands
out for something, as far as
fashion is concerned, it is
because of its hypnotic colors
and patterns.
3. African fabric prints
I spray the eyes of my rivals:
Fabric of cockiness and
arrogance, which is to imply that
whoever wears it is not afraid of
anything or anyone.
The junction:
The name of this fabric refers to the
economic crisis that several West
African countries suffered in the 80s.
The motifs are cassava leaves. And
cassava is widely used for cooking, in
times of famine.
The reconciliation:
Green and White color and
some birds flying in the same
direction. It is hope, solidarity
and peace for the same goal. It
is the fabric of the forgiveness.
4. Dear, it´s not on my level:
This fabric is also called
“I´m not just anyone”.
This fabric symbolizes the
rebellion of those who say
that they don´t care about
everything and whoever it
does not respect you, it
does not deserve your
respect either.
Spicy:
This cloth is the symbol of what
people considered a Good wife.
Sweetness and humility, but
also a spicy touch.
Peanuts:
This fabric represents a
popular saying that men
are like peanuts. You have
to open them before you
know if it is Good or if it is
rancid.
5. The secret:
This fabric speaks of intimacy and
suggests that the wearer has very
compromising secret, or a secret
love affair.
One like then:
This fabric has a star in the center
that has several ramifications that
end in other motifs from other well-
known fabrics. Giving away this
fabric is saying “To me, you count as
ten” or “To me you are worth a lot”
6. Headwraps
Headwraps are traditional attire in many Sub-
Saharan African cultures.
Headwraps may represent wealth, ethnicity,
marital status, mourning or reverence.
The headwrap materially links black women of
the West with the traditions of their ancestors,
and with their cousins across the Atlantic.
7. What do the knots
mean?
It is said that when the knot is in yhe
middle, it is synchronized with the
location of the sun, while if three
turns are made it is a
commemoration of the mother,
father and children.
