ANKARA

    When many hear the word ankara,the country Turkey comes to mind since the Ankara is the capital of turkey.Nevertheless,ankara is also the general term used for african fabrics.

      Ankara fabric was originally influenced by the indonesian way of dyeing cloth called batik,hence the reason why some may refer to it as such.Ankara fabric are made through dutch wax method,this method began in 1800 indonesia under dutch colonisation.Many in indonesia did not like this way of making cloth but it gained attraction in africa.This method soon became a standard in african clothing.

      Ankara prints fabrics can be worn for regular occasions,but many people consider it a formal fabric and wear it for special occasions.Some people wear it as “asoebi” for special occasions such as weddings,birthdays,balls etc. Asoebi is a nigerian word and it means “clothes of the family”. Family members,relatives and close friends usually dress up in a similar attire for special events.

      Ankara prints come in different patterns Kente and popular ankara prints. Ankara fabrics can also be used to make alot of things its practically endless,shoes,swimwear,jewelry,pillows,

Shower curtains, etc. I’m sure you get the point by now that African fabric is very flexile.

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ANKARA PRINTS