NEW Batiks now available
online & in-store.
Colourful.
Unique.
Hand-dyed in Ghana.
NEW Wax Prints!
Love Colour?
Love Bold Patterns?
These are for you.
Designed & manufactured in Ghana.
They have finally arrived!
NEW MUD CLOTHS.
Now available online & in-store.
All hand-crafted in Mali.
Rare XL cloths also available.
Special Collection Batiks are Back!
All Hand-dyed 100% cotton.
Each one unique.
Each one makes a statement.
Perfect for Dressmaking.
New Stock from Ghana Now Available Online and In-store!
The shipment landed a month ago and we have finally finished photographing and uploading!
There was lots of beautiful fabrics to get through. Now available for you to purchase.
Just in time for Christmas!
- NEW Special Collection Batiks by Esther
- NEW Batiks by the Fat Quarter by Esther
- NEW Malian Mud Cloths
- NEW Hand-woven Strip Cloth from Burkina Faso.
- NEW African Wax Prints all designed & manufactured in Ghana.
Winter Opening Times
We have departed for The Gambia this winter to see family but Jade will be looking after the shop for us whilst we are gone. The following times apply until we return at the end of March.
Monday : By Appointment
Tuesday : Closed
Wednesday : By Appointment
Thursday : By Appointment
Friday : 10am - 4pm
Saturday : 10am - 4pm
Sunday : Closed
You can arrange an appointment by contacting `Jade via email or phone.
Find us at our new location in Slaithwaite, a bustling little village with lots of lovely independently owned shops and cafès. Perfect for dodging rain showers and staying as warm as possible.
2 Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5AL
There is currently no signage but look out for the green door and the small fig tree!
Stitch Social @ The African Fabric Shop
Join Jade every 2nd Thursday of the month for a crafty get together!
2026 Dates
April 9th
May 14th
June 11th
July 9th
Aug 13th
Held in our cosy new workroom upstairs at 2, Lewisham Road, HD7 5AL.
Join us with your latest stitch project (knit, crochet, sewing, quilting, etc.)
Work, mend, create in a supportive social space where we all love textiles and crafting.
£3, tea/coffee and biscuits provided.
Pre-booking is available but not necessary.
If you would like to pre-book click HERE.
Jade hanging out in our new workroom!
Bahoum Batiks
A selection of hand-made fabrics, homewares, clothes and artwork created by the Bahoum family in The Gambia.
Unique, colourful, batik fabrics and more!
Founders' Collection
Our collection of African textiles and artefacts collected by Magie Relph and Bob Irwin over 40 years of travelling, researching, documenting and buying African textiles.
Workshops
Specially curated workshops, suitable for a variety of ages and skill levels.