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Did you know that African wax print clothing fabrics (commonly known as ‘Ankara’ in West Africa’ and ‘Kitenge’ in East Africa) was first produced in Indonesia?

West African soldiers, who were serving in Indonesia in the 1800’s, started to import the fabrics into Africa. Later, European traders replicated the fabrics using modern machinery, particularly the Dutch who are one of the main producers of the fabrics today.

Have you discovered African Wax Print Clothing and would like to learn more? Or would you like to know more about the current market and what is causing African textile mills to close? Continue reading to find out how you can help support the African textile industry…

Method

The method of producing African wax print fabric is called batik. The designs are printed onto the cloth using wax before dye is applied to add usually 2 or 3 colours. The crackling effect displayed on the cloth is caused by the wax-resist dyeing technique.

Features & Benefits

The 100% cotton cloth keeps you cool in hot climates and warm in cold climates. The colourful, vibrant and bold prints are fun to wear and make you feel good. Wearing modern African print clothing can make you stand out in the crowd. Be unique, be different and add some colour to your life!

Hidden Meanings

African wax print fabrics are associated with Africa because of their tribal patterns and motifs. Each design and colour can reflect local traditions, culture and symbols such as the tribal, marriage and social status of the wearer. Some African women use them as a non verbal way of communication.

Walking tours in Kigali

A few weeks ago, I had business trip to Rwanda.

Rwanda is an incredible success story.   It seems to be as clean and organized as Singapore.

There is no garbage on the streets at all.  I was told that guns are illegal and the crime rate is very low.

As loyal readers know, I am big into experiencing the world and traveling to dodgy places — the dodgier the country the more excited I am to go.
But I quickly, understood that Rwanda isn’t dodgy or dangerous and nothing like what i expected it to be.

Over the past 8 years, I take my oldest daughter, Marie each year on a trip to visit a different country.  These trips have helped open her mind to the world.

This year, my 13 year old daughter, “Giovanna” was on spring break the same week of my business trip, so i took her with me, thus beginning the same annual travel ritual with her.

Continue Reading “Rwanda reborn: Kigali’s culture, heart and soul”

Rwanda is a little hidden nation in East Africa that has grown from what used to be the youngest to one of the biggest destinations in the region. The landlocked country is sandwiched between Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi and is part of the East African Community. A legislative body governing the East African as a way to bridge unified development through the region.

Over the years, Rwanda has become a force to be reckoned with.

Gorilla Trekking

As one of the biggest selling points for the tourism campaigns in Rwanda, gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Parks in the Northern part of the country has become a very lucrative attraction for incoming traffic. Mountain Gorillas in Africa are only found in Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC.

Growing Economy

There is nothing more appealing than a country whose economy is growing faster than expected, people get curious about what is leading to that. In most cases this attracts many “business tourists/” investors keen to study all the major factors contributing to the growth.

Infrastructural Growth

The Rwanda of 1994 is far more different than the 2017 one; from the well constructed roads and planned regions to the lush countryside. Rwanda is sparing no chances when it comes to creating ease of accessibility and lighting up the country.

Continue Reading “Rwanda: East Africa’s Fastest Growing Travel Destination”