Africa Wax Cloth- Haptic & Hue Podcast

African Wax Cloth is having its moment in the sun and it seems to be everywhere, from the catwalks of Paris and New York to the humblest country fabric shop. To the world’s eyes it is joyful and original, a celebration of West African identity and culture. But what is this fabric, where does it really come from and what does it mean to the different societies and communities that have had a hand in shaping it?

Jo Andrews of Haptic & Hue

I recently had a long and engaging conversation with Jo Andrews of Haptic & Hue about African Wax Prints and my own take on its history, visibility and origins. Haptic & Hue explores the creation of fabrics and the stories that lie behind them. It made me revisit some of the things that steered me towards starting urbanstax and I am more determined than ever to continue on this adventure. Here is hoping we can continue on this journey of discovery and colour together.

Do check out the podcast here- www.hapticandhue.com/african-wax-cloth/ and let us know what you think!