Garment & Textile · Fabric
Ankara / Dutch Wax Print
West African wax-resist cotton print.
Origin
West Africa
Era
Colonial
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Industrialist View
Vlisco (Netherlands), ABC Wax (Manchester).
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Bold colour blocks with pattern; 5-6 m cut pieces for dresses.
Construction & Use
Nigerian ankara; Ghanaian kente distinct.