Wax prints and the non-wax prints were the earliest textile prints exported to Ghana by the
Europeans. These prints, which are commonly referred to as classical prints were largely …

The significance of textiles in Africa transcends covering nudity and fashion purposes,
textiles serve identification, communicative and cultural purposes. Historically, Africans …

West African prints have a long and remarkable history. Originally an imitation of Indonesian
batik designs, the prints have been translated to and situated within the taste and material …

Although Ghanaian textiles have undergone several phases of ascension and declining,
they are still significant in the culture of the people. Fabrics in Ghana are not only chosen for …

Africa as a continent is well noted for its artistry and culture which form integral part of
everyday lives of the people. Africans portray themselves with rich material culture and this …

African Prints are major raw materials for the Clothing Industry in Ghana. Garment
manufacture requires the consideration of technical factors such as alignment of prints to the …

This research explores the topic of factory-printed wax fabrics in West Africa, focusing on
their portrayal and significance within the region. The study examines the resemblances and …

Although Ghanaian textiles have undergone several phases of ascension and declining,
they are still significant in the culture of the people. Fabrics in Ghana are not only chosen for …

Presently, the designs created by the local textile printing companies in the country are of
themes including proverbs, natural vegetation, traditional/national symbols, and geometrical …

The paper investigated the nature of machine-produced fabric commercially termed African
prints by focusing on a select sample of these prints. It established that the general design …