Are Ankara Prints Actually From Africa? | Worn Within

Are Ankara prints actually African? The history of Ankara prints are full of colonization. Learn how the Dutch started the prints, but how West African countries made them their own.

From the craft, to the textile, to finishing touches, and even to the customs that come with it, our traditional clothing reflects our cultural identity. Worn Within explores the stories and people behind traditional clothing.

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