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AFRICAN PRINTS AND THEIR MEANINGS

AFRICAN PRINTS AND THEIR MEANINGS There are fabrics mostly designed to mirror various African culture and TRADITIONS.   Many of these designs found on fabrics portray events or adages. Ghana is one of the leading countries in the production of African Print fabric, there are two major companies that produce these fabrics . Ghana Textiles Printers  (GTP) and Akosombo  Textile Limited (ATL).Here are some African fabrics and their meanings.                     1. S3 wo b3 ka me hu as3m a fa akonya tinase (Stool) The stool symbol is the key feature of this fabric and its name simply implies that, ‘if you want to talk about me, take a stool and sit down.’ African proverbs are laden with humorous sayings but which nevertheless have deeper meanings. If you want to talk about someone, don’t just stand around talking. Its better for you to sit down and take your time and say what you have to say.      ...

LET'S GO NATURAL

         LET'S GO NATURAL Are you bored to wear your hair curly, unbraided? Well, then its time for twist. Twist hairstyles are an alternative to braid for natural African curls. You may be wondering how to style your twist. No matter your hair length or type you will be sure to find a twist style that suits you. Choose from several images and hairstyles to find the perfect look for you .

FASHION IN OUR MINDS

        FASHION IN OUR MINDS Fashion is something that we deal with everyday in our life. Is something that is always changing and one can find a lot of changes in fashion since it's evolution in the history. It shows the prevailing styles in behaviour as well as the style with which a person dresses. Fashion in general sense is promoted by the way Celebrities dress, and people generally follow the latest style adopted by these celebrities.                                                                         Fashion has taken every spot in our life. There was a time when the concept of fashion was only in the occasions and also found only among the affluent class of people. But now times have changed. These days class doesn't matter, Everybody is fashionable these day. Fashion...
                LET'S TALK FOOTWEAR Have you wondered what footwear is? Well in today's piece we will have an idea about what it is about. Footwear is an apparel (such as shoes or boots for the feet).           Do you know why we wear shoes and have you thought of the reason why you wear them? There are numerous reasons for wearing shoes. First we wear them to protect our feet from the elements when the ground beneath us is too cold or hot for the soles of the feet to withstand. The greatest reason for the wearing of shoes is because it's fashionable.          Did you know that shoes are part of footwear? and are made of different types of materials such as leathers, fabrics and plastics. FASHION IS STILL THE KEY WORD. 

YOUTH&FASHION

                     YOUTH AND FASHION What is Fashion? last week we had an idea about what fashion is, Today in my write up we will focus on the youth and fashion. Everyone tries to imitate the latest fashion and the youth especially are after it and would not mind any expenditure to be in fashion. They must have their clothes cut according to the latest vogue, their hair made up according to the latest style. Many of them realize that a particular fashion would soon pass always. Girls especially are fancy of ornaments, African prints, Natural and braided hairstyles and bags. Here are some latest fashion styles for men and women.   IT'S ALL ABOUT FASHION.