Ankara the fabric of africans is also called African wax prints or dutch wax print. They are produced industrially and they have different patterns, designs and textures. All over the world, the ankara is quite popular and known for its flamboyant designs and bold prints.
Ankara can also be made with tie and dye procedure as they usually have different colors in one print. There are of different qualities depending on the manufacturing procedures. They usually come in a bundle of 12 yards or 6 yards. Some retailers divide them into smaller yardage to cater to customers that don’t want to buy so much.
Ankara is not gender based as it is worn by women and men, you just have to style it your way. They are also worn uniformly during celebrations and festivals. Some popular prints and designs are named after objects, places, sayings and even people. Different companies are into the production of ankara and they imprint their brand name on the selvage of the fabric to label it.
Ankara is largely sold in different countries in Africa, with key countries like Ghana, Togo and Nigeria with an annual consumption rate exceeding 200 million yards.
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