Thursday 19 April 2012

Brief History on African Print Fabric


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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.

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).