One of my favorite pastimes is getting lost in the maze of fabric stalls at Makola Market. The immense selection of fabrics is overwhelming and exciting all at once. There’re thousands of fabrics to sift through!! It’s nearly impossible to leave the market without at least one item you like.
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Now that we’ve discussed the complex history of wax prints in part one (read here), it’s time to delve into the sociocultural side of fashion. Are Ankara prints just pretty designs or can a deeper meaning be ascribed to the fabric?
My love for wax print fabric began in 2014 while living in South Africa. I quickly became fascinated with the vibrant beauty in every fabrics’ design. Even after returning home to the United States, I remained interested in the complexity of Ankara patterns and shapes. I made Pinterest boards of my favorite wax print looks and started shopping for Ankara online. After my initial introduction to wax print, I thought I knew a few things about “African fashion”.
Boy, was I wrong.
When I moved to Accra seven months ago I had no clue what the food scene would be like. As an American expat food was obviously one of the most important things for me to understand and explore. After all, a girls’ gotta eat right?? lol. Would I like Ghanian food?? Would I still be able to quench my fast food cravings while living abroad? Through much experimentation, I put these questions to the test. (more…)