Traditional and contemporary African designs

When most people think of African fabrics, the first thing that comes to mind is these traditional African wax prints. Traditional - because they've been sold in African markets since the industrial revolution and many of the original designs are still popular today. Contemporary - because today's designers are creating new patterns to reflect modern tastes, as well as putting a contemporary spin on traditional designs. All 100% cotton, most of these genuine wax prints are made in Ghana.

Fabrics are 115 cm / 45 in wide, approximately. Fat Quarters are 50 x 57 cm / 20 x 22.5 in, approximately.

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Prices and Ordering

Per Fat Quarter: £3.50   Per 1/2 metre: £7.00   Per metre: £14.00

Adventure Packs: Prices vary

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Wax Print
Adventure Packs

Code: AWX001

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Wax Print
Retro Adventures

Code: AWR001

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Ribband
Indigo

Code: FWX126

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Wax Print Adventures
Indigo

Code: AWX002

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Skin Rainbow
Code: FWX132

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Fufu Flower Pink
Code: FWX133

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Thistle Trail Indigo
Code: FWX127

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Fufu Flower Indigo
Code: FWX128

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Zygote
Code: FWX134

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Flotilla
Code: FWX135

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Faithful Future Indigo
Code: FWX129

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Fandango Indigo
Code: FWX130

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Dragon Purple
Code: FWX115

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Spoon Parade
Code: FWX137

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Lozenge Indigo
Code: FWX131

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Trailing Leaf Indigo
Code: FWX015

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Taleggio
Code: FWX145

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Paradiso
Code: FWX144

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Papillon Indigo
Code: FWX042

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Snail Indigo
Code: FWX045

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Fantasia
Code: FWX140

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Ivy Leaf Orange
Code: FWX141

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Oriental Leaf Indigo
Code: FWX011

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New Fine Trail Indigo
Code: FWX031

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Magic Mushroom
Code: FWX142

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