THE AFRICA BLOG

As a reader of Africa Blog, you may already know that I love African print fabrics, known as Ankara or Wax prints. If you are...

Depending on your collection, you may want to play with the skin color of your models. Drawing beautiful black girls cannot go without the skill...

OVERVIEW The name of the country derives from the term used by Portuguese explorers to designate the Wouri River. Reaching the coast of Cameroon near...

OVERVIEW The region that is now Senegal was once part of the West African empire of Mali, Ghana and Tekrur. The country takes its name...

“The word Dashiki comes from the Yoruba word Danshiki, it is used to describe a sweater, a loose top first worn in West Africa” The...

I love my vintage wax lounge dress so much that I had to recreate it. I made a simple maxi dress that is perfect for...

One of the things I constantly run into when shopping for jewelry is that bangle style bracelets never fit my wrists. I tried to make...

African turbans have a rich history in the West and, today, these wax fabrics have become a piece of choice for millennials. They come in...

It's no secret, the wax jackets and coats are becoming an important part of Western culture. Just a few years ago, your African print outfit would have...

I'm super excited to be back and ready for some fun, fresh and stylish new styles. This time it's about African print pants. We played...

So you've decided it's time for a change of scenery - great! But wherever you look for inspiration, you have to make compromises, which you don't...

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY AFRICAN LION? African lions have been admired throughout history as symbols of courage and strength. These iconic animals have powerful...