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| African Print Fabric |
African print fabric
has been in existence for as long as one can remember. Much to my amazement,
the batik was first discovered by the Indonesians and later, by the Dutch, who
realized that entering the print business would be very lucrative. It was however first brought to Africa
by the Indonesians, then later, the Europeans, specifically the Dutch.
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| African Print Fabric |
The fabrics spread
through African market and later, these fabrics were modified and designed
to mirror various indigenous African culture and traditions. Many of the
designs found on fabrics portray events or adages. Others also depict highly
respected people.
Currently in Africa, African
print fabric can be found in Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire and other West African countries.
In Ghana, the two most
important producers of African print fabric are Akosombo Textile Limited (ATL)
and Ghana Textile Limited (GTP).
