WE LOVE AFRICAN FABRIC
We love all types of African fabric and at Urbanstax our mission is to source and sell beautiful and authentic African fabric. We source African Wax Print fabric a.k.a. Ankara, African batiks and tie-dye with a special love for Nigerian Adire. We also have woven strip cloth, Aso-oke from Nigeria and stunning Shweshwe prints from South Africa.
All the fabric we sell is made in Africa and we currently have fabric from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Ghana and Tanzania. We update our stock regularly. Learn more about the different types of our African textiles here.
PATTERN PICK: Kaftan Dress
The Assembly Line- Kaftan Dress
A chic and modern dress pattern that is extremely versatile. Can be made in many different fabrics and would like fabulous in a dramatic print.
NEW FABRIC IN STORE NOW
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Orange and Turquoise Mini Circles Ankara Fabric£11.00 – £65.00 -
Pink African print£11.00 – £65.00 -
Orange and Turquoise Speedbird£11.00 – £65.00 -
Pink and Orange crackle batik£16.00 -
Dark Green Brushstrokes Batik£32.50 – £65.00 -
Turquoise and Pink Whirlwind ankara£11.00 -
Diamond Grid wax print, Green and Pink£11.00 – £65.00 -
Dark red and cream discs wax print£15.00 – £85.00
ON THE BLOG
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Wren Dress Sew Along in Black and Turquoise Adire
Sew Happy has created a gorgeous dress using one of our fabrics and documented the process. How fabulous is that? The pattern is the Wren Blouse and Dress by Chalk … read more
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5 alternatives to the Wiksten Jacket Pattern
The Wiksten jacket was one of those sewing patterns that was extremely popular. My guess is because of its versatility. It suits many body shapes and works well with so … read more
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African by Design: Form, Pattern and Meaning in African Craft
Mingei International Museum opened African by Design: Form, Pattern and Meaning in African Craft on May 20, 2023. Curated by Mingei Director of Exhibitions and Chief Curator, Emily G. Hanna, … read more