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| Hausa Bean Bag |
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| African Masks |
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| Woven Basket |
Ankara is an African print fabric that portrays very vibrant colors. It is a versatile material that can be used for a variety of styles like couture clothing, shoes and purses. The Ankara print is now creating a movement amongst the younger generation and is not limited to just the African demography. The Ankara fabric is now being embraced by all. Ankara Fashions by Ronke brings to you a rendition of the rebirth of Fashion and Technology.
Monday, June 24, 2013
My Ankara Movement
I have always been in my “fashion designer” mode as long as I can remember however the British influence had me clamouring (get it???) for more English type fabrics like French lace, satin, corduroy, silk, wool etc… It wasn’t till my freshman year in college that my Ankara senses were awakened. I remember the Multicultural center at my university was having an event and as one of the organizing members of the African Student Organization (ASO), we were required to setup a table featuring all things African. I was enthusiastic about our table being one of the best. I rummaged through my mother’s business inventory and selected her prime African pieces like her Hausa bean bags, woven baskets and masks (She didn’t know that I borrowed them hehe!). She also had loads of Ankara outfits that she had designed herself. I selected one of them to wear for the event at school. Everyone that came to our table was very impressed as we not only had items from Nigeria but all parts of Africa like Ghana, Congo, Libya, Sudan, Sierra Leone etc… We especially got compliments on our outfits and this really opened my eyes to how people viewed our culture. That was the beginning of my Ankara movement!!! Everything I got sewn was done with Ankara fabric unless I had to use a different fabric. Every chance I got, I wanted to showcase the versatility of the fabric and my designs of course…
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