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Conversations with the Inspiring Ida Dickson-Kingston Today we’d like to introduce you to Ida Dickson-Kingston. So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.AfriCoast Patterns began with the idea to promote African Arts and Crafts made from the beautiful African patterns and fabrics from...

Shoutout Colorado

Meet Ida Dickson-Kingston | Founder of AfriCoast Patterns We had the good fortune of connecting with Ida Dickson-Kingston and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Ida, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?First of all, I love colorful prints and patterns which is usually what you see with the African Fabrics. I’m all for creativity. I like the idea of...

BATIK Pattern!

A fabric with special hand crafted colour patterns. Batik is a patterned cloth made using a wax-resist dyeing technique. The traditional technique in creating the pattern involves applying melted wax onto cloth before dipping it in dye. The wax holds to the fabric and the dye penetrates the unwaxed areas. For multiple colors, the process is repeated. Source: Arts and Culture https://artsand...

Headwrap Tutorials – 3 Easy Styles

Head Wraps are not just for bad hair days. “Head coverings are perceived as a sign of respect, humility and sometimes modesty” – Zongile Nhlapo Here’s 3 Easy Ways to your Headwrap

KENTE Pattern!

Kente, originally discovered by the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana, West Africa. It is a symbol of African Arts, Culture and Royalty. One of the most recognisable symbols of Ghana, kente, an Asante ceremonial cloth, represents numerous aspects of Ghanaian ethical, philosophical, social and religious heritage through variations in colour and pattern” – Timeout.com (A Buyer’s Guide to Kente...

ADINKRA Symbols and Meaning

Adinkra are symbols from the West African nation of Ghana. Each symbol holds a meaning that represents important aspects of their knowledge system. Each symbol has a name in Twi, the language of the Ashanti people. This name translates to a literal meaning and a symbolic meaning. One of the most popular symbols is the “Gye Nyame” Symbol and represents the following:➡️Twi Name: Gye Nyame...

NSU BURA Pattern!

Nsu Bura Pattern! One of our favorite Patterns used for some products. Vlisco’s “Record” Fabric popularly known as Nsu Bura. Ghanaians call it Nsu Bura or Nsu Bra in Twi which is an Akan Language in Ghana. Literally, Nsu Bura means water well. This pattern which comes in different colors is said to resemble the ripple effect of water when a stone is thrown into it. This drawing...

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