To start this year, I would like to discuss something which is at the heart of Mayasi passion for African fashion: African fabrics.
Is Africa all about Wax?
When hearing about African fabrics, people generally think of wax, this very colorful batik fabrics very popular in Africa. Although originated from Java, this fabric once imported by the Dutch to Africa was to know an amazing success throughout the African continent, from Senegal to South Africa, shaping the way Africans dress themselves for ever.
Pictures of wax fabric by Vlisco
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