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Textiles, Sewing and Quilting of Africa and the Diaspora

Ancient Made Brand a year ago

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What are 5 textiles/fabrics that meet the following criteria?

1. The method of production was first conceptualized on the continent.

2. Is currently being manufactured on the continent from plant to finished material.

3. Is versatile (clothing, furniture, house decor, etc).

4. Has potential to be marketed to Afrikan globally.

Please share what you may know so that we can discuss how to utilize our cultural productive forces to rebuild our economic sovereignty on the continent and internationally.

Thank you!

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- Ancient Made Brand
  
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  Thank you! This is knowledge that needs to be spread and practiced.
  
  a year ago
- Ancient Made Brand
  
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  My personal favorite is the barkcloth produced in Uganda. https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/barkcloth-making-in-uganda-00139
  
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  a year ago
- Ancient Made Brand
  
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  Yes. I have a supplier who does permaculture workshops throughout Afrika and is based out of Uganda.
  
  a year ago
- Akofena
  
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  Thank you, this is much appreciated 💪🏾
  
  a year ago