African print designs are a phenomenon that has found its way to top design houses across the world. Print wears are a symbol of Africa’s heritage and culture whose uptake by other parts of the world is welcome.
Although there are several high-ranking print designs, Ankara and Kente are very popular around the continent because they have been modernised and they can blend in with the 21st-century fashion designs.
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What to know about Ankara
The Ankara trend is a major fashion style across Africa. In 2018’s fashion events held in various places within Africa, Ankara designs featured predominantly.
![African Ankara fashion](https://mist.co.tz/women/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ankara-styles-38-973x1024.jpg)
Ankara Styles [Photo by Styleuki]
What to know about Kente
Kente is African wear made from silk cotton woven into separate strips which are sewn together into a long garment. In its mother country, Ghana where it was discovered, it is usually worn loosely around the shoulders and waist.
![African Kente fashion](https://mist.co.tz/women/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2db316cc5e15d4d6656d1378dcc1ba80_1024x1024.jpeg)
Women’s Kente Cloth Blazer – Grey [Photo by RuvaAfricWear]
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