Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Gift wrapping and packaging

Looking to gift these beautiful fabrics for that special occasions? No problem!

Ankara personalised gift box can be made available on request.

Please contact me to help with your request.

Custom and personalised orders

We can customise items, please contact with your request.

Ankara cotton fabrics do not have stretch so consider going up a size where necessary.
Please let us if you need your item by a certain date, we'll work with you.
All items are made with love, detail, and care.

How to care for your Ankara Cotton Fabrics

Do not wash too often, try hanging your fabric and air-dry if it is not really dirty or sweaty
Cold machine/hand wash with mild detergent or bar soap.
Hand washing? Use only cold or lukewarm water to wash and rinse.
Add a tablespoon of salt into the washing and rinsing water. This aids color fastness for the fabric.
Do not bleach.
Do not wash with white clothes.
Line-dry in shade or air-dry.
Do not tumble dry.
Use hot iron setting for cotton.
If you choose to dry clean please make sure the company has experience with Ankara fabrics.

Is the design on the Ankara Fabric double sided?

Yes, all my fabrics designs are printed double sided, making both sides look almost identical.

The best way to spot the wrong side of the fabric is by looking at the numbering on the selvages (the width ends) of the fabric: the wrong side of the fabric shows the numbering backwards.

You can also spot the wrong side of the fabric as the side where the printed design seems faded.. This advice is for those who’ve had the misfortune of forgetting to indicate the wrong side of the fabric with a tailor’s chalk.
(I know…it’s happened to me too😁)

Is the Ankara fabric coated in wax?

Yes, the Ankara fabric is a soft and smooth cotton fabric, thinly coated in harmless wax, giving the fabric a little bit of stiffness.

The wax will most definitely come off after 1-2 washes.

How is the Ankara fabric prints made?

Ankara print fabrics are made through a wax-resist dyeing technique, also known as batik.

In this technique, methods are used to “resist” the dye from reaching all the cloth, thereby creating a pattern.

The lack of divergence in color intensity can also help with to spot the right and wrong side of the fabric.

What is Ankara Fabric?

Ankara commonly known as “Ankara prints”, “African prints”,”African wax prints” “Holland wax” and “Dutch wax”, is a 100% cotton fabric with vibrant patterns.

It is usually a colorful cloth and is primarily associated with Africa because of its tribal-like patterns and motifs.

How to remove the sticky branded label from my Ankara fabric?

To remove the label, iron the opposite side of the cloth where the label is located. The gently peel off the label.

Note that there will still be a sticky residue left afterwards.

When will I receive my order?

All orders are shipped using Royal Mail 2nd class delivery. Please allow up to 5 working days (from date of dispatch) for delivery.

Faster deliver can also be arranged, please contact me.