Ankara: The Unique African Textiles

By; FUNMI ADERENTO, Kaduna.
Ankara is mostly used in Africa. “Ankara attire” is seen in different grade and quality. It is highly affordable depending on financial capability of an individual.
“Ankara, the unique African textile is a local fabric that is used by men and women in Africa. It comes in different designs and colours which make it beautiful.
Beautiful dresses with different styles are made with “Ankara attire” such as shirts and trousers of different designs for men. Skirts and blouses are for women, some women go for wrapper skirt among other styles.
Ankara is used mostly for uniform (and co) dresses for ceremonies like wedding, Burial, birthday, and naming ceremony among others. It is also used as casual dress in some organization.
Ankara’s can be purchase anywhere in the market depending on individual choice and ability.