What is Afrocentric fashion?
Afrocentric fashion is a style that comprises a unique blend of the vibrant history, tradition, and culture of Africa in its designs. It’s a fusion of past and present, tradition and trend that effortlessly expresses your heritage, showcases your identity, and gives you an authentic style.
Due to the bold prints and striking colors, you can never be found wanting or termed boring, dressed in African clothing. More so, when adorned with our classy and unique accessories, each meticulously designed such that every fabric, pattern and color tells a story….
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And celebrates the beauty of diversity which gives you a powerful sense of belonging and helps your fashionista side bloom like a beautifully scented rose in spring.
Take Afrocentric Fashion In Kenya for example;
Kenya is famous for its opulent colors, intricate embellishments, and richly designed textiles. Their dresses include the Masaiare dress, Masai, and Kanga
And their accessories?
Kenyan people love using shiny beaded necklaces, bracelets, bead headdresses and earrings on their clothes to make them appealing.
Which is why you can never go wrong adorning yourself with our timeless elegant pieces that go perfectly well on any fabric of your choice.
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Likewise in Ghana;
They are known for their beautiful Kente cloth which is a super great addition to your stylish wardrobe with its exotic colors and classic patterns.
Kente is a Ghanaian textile which originated from the Ashantis. It’s made through the process of weaving, using strips of silk and cotton.
And adornments?
Their adornments range from elaborate necklaces, colorful waist beads, magnificent headpieces, to big bold earrings.
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Wearing our Afrocentric accessories not only helps you celebrate who you are and where you come from, but also gives you the opportunity to share your rich and vibrant heritage with the world.
Now in Nigeria;
From the elaborate traditional Aso-Oke used by the Yorubas, most especially during weddings….
To Isiagu aka Chieftaincy worn by the Igbos. The Isiagu is a bright and colorful shirt mostly worn by men with red and gold patterns on it…..
And finally, the beautiful Ankara fabrics sewn into sophisticated outfits and worn by the Hausa women.
Makes Nigeria a force to be reckoned with in the Afrocentric fashion space.
And as a Nigerian-owned brand, by incorporating African prints into our designs, we are able to capture the essence of our culture and ensure that the accessories truly represent the heritage we aim to showcase.
So, shop out of our diverse designs of handcrafted bags & jewelries, which is meticulously handcrafted by 12 local skilled artisans including single mothers in our local community.
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Because we value traditional craftsmanship techniques, with high attention to detail, resulting in extraordinary, and superb quality accessories…… And be glad you did.
Our accessories are not just eye-catching and feel luxuriously smooth, they’re a testament to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Africa.
So when you are adorned in Afrocentric designs, you’re not just expressing your African pride….you are embracing the essence of who you are.