“The fabrics are not really authentically African the way people think ... When Western designers call collections that use wax prints “tribal,” Sylvanus says, “it harks back to ...

African tribal culture has had a ... We see that our same traditional fabrics that require a lot of work are now being created with screen print. The cheaper rate creates a disproportion in ...

It was more like a tribal-like print. - Minnesota-based fashion ... catering to and being shaped by the West African style. But not only that, this fabric became deeply rooted in their traditions.

In a small shop nestled inside the heart of Accra, Patience Golo prepares to stitch yards of African wax print for a wedding dress she is making for a client. The fabric is rich in color ...