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36 Ankara Dress Styles for Church 2024 - Best for Sunday

Are you searching for unique Ankara dress styles for church in 2024? Look no further! Ankara dresses, known for their vibrant prints and versatile designs, are ideal for church attire. Whether you prefer something modest, bold, or trendy, Ankara dresses offer a variety of styles to suit every taste. In this post, we’ll explore 36 stunning Ankara dress styles for the church that will make you…

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35 Simple Ankara Gown Styles for Ladies 2024 - Best to Wear

The search for African fashion trends for 2024 has increased worldwide, so we have collected 35 designs of simple Ankara gown styles for ladies that are perfect to wear and copy in 2024. So if you are trying to keep up with the latest African fashion trends, wear Ankara clothes that look good and suit your aspirations. To achieve this, paying attention to the details of clothing is essential to…

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Short Ankara Dresses 2023

Short Ankara dresses are one of the most unique and figure-flattering styles for Ankara fabrics. Apart from how comfortable it is, it is also a very versatile style. Ankara print, when properly sown, gives a rich traditional look to the person wearing it. Consider your body type when selecting an short Ankara dress so that you can have a flattering fit. A-line or empire waist gowns work well for…

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Unveiling the Richness of African Textiles

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In the world of fashion and art, African textiles are special because they show a lot about tradition, culture, and creativity. They’re not just fabrics; they tell stories, show symbols, and represent identities that have been around for a long time. Whether it’s the detailed designs of Kente cloth or the bright colors of Ankara fabric, African textiles have a deep meaning. They’ve been passed down through many generations. In this blog, we’ll look at why African textiles are so important, learn about their history, and understand why people still love them today.

The story of African fabrics is very varied, just like Africa itself. Every area has its own special ways of making fabric, coloring it, and adding symbols. For instance, in Ghana, the Ashanti people are famous for making Kente cloth. It’s known for its bright colors and fancy geometric shapes. People wear Kente during big events, and it’s very important to their culture because each design has its own special meaning.

There are two most famous African fabrics Kente and Ankara .

1. Kente Fabric

Kente Fabric : Kente fabric is a special type of cloth that comes from Ghana in Africa. It is famous for its bright colors and intricate patterns. Each Kente design has a unique meaning, representing values, history, or beliefs. It is often worn during important ceremonies and celebrations, symbolizing cultural pride and identity. The fabric is interwork with great care, and the vibrant combinations of colors and geometric shapes make Kente visually striking. This traditional African fabric holds deep significance, weaving together stories and heritage in every thread.

Kente is worn during festivals like Ghana’s Independence Day, Akwasidae, and Adae Kese, showcasing cultural pride and heritage

2. Ankara Fabric

Ankara Fabric : Ankara prints are colorful and bold patterns that come from Africa. They are made using a special wax-resist dyeing technique. Ankara prints are loved for their vibrant colors and unique designs, which often feature geometric shapes, floral patterns, or traditional symbols. These prints are popular in African fashion and are used to make clothing, accessories, and home decor items. They represent a celebration of African culture and identity, and they have become increasingly popular around the world. Whether worn as clothing or used as accents in interior design, Ankara prints add a lively and stylish touch to any ensemble or space.

Ankara fabric is commonly worn during cultural festivals like weddings, Independence Day celebrations, and traditional ceremonies in Africa.

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STYLE CORNER: African Print 50s Style Two Piece

HARARE – Announcing a brand new style from HAMBA. I used to love experimenting with my designs and passion projects and this week I decided to give it a go. I love 50s style thinking Marilyn Monroe Old Hollywood style meets the coasts and safari of Africa. Print clashing is one of my favourite things to do because it usually goes wrong, imagine colour and shape blocking. However fashion and…

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Ankara Gown Styles 2023// Latest And Unique Ankara Gown Styles For Ladies

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Top 5 African Ankara Dresses For Ladies

Find out best African Ankara dresses which are designed to celebrate African culture and heritage while embracing contemporary fashion trends, allowing ladies to express their individual style with confidence and grace.

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20 Best Shweshwe Dresses 2024 for South African Women

In 2024, the trend of Shweshwe dresses continues to evolve, with designers pushing the boundaries to create contemporary pieces that honor tradition while appealing to modern tastes. These Shweshwe dresses 2024 are not just about style; they celebrate South African identity and creativity. Shweshwe dresses have become a cornerstone of South African fashion, blending vibrant colors and intricate…

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35 Exquisite Matured Ankara Gown Styles For Wedding 2023

In recent years, African fashion attire has evolved to include many styles, and matured Ankara gown styles have appeared as trendy and exquisite selections. We collected 35 Ankara gown styles for mature ladies who value elegance and African style. Talk about gorgeous and mature Ankara gown styles for weddings. Ankara gown styles have been the top selection for ladies who want to appear classy…

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ORORUN REDRAW GUIDE !

i think we’ve all seen the atrocity that is genshin’s unreleased character, ororun. the entirety of natlan is a mess really, but as a yoruba person myself i CANNOT keep quiet about ororun specifically.

outside yoruba mythology, in yoruba, ‘Olorun’ (the name ororun is based on, pronounced o-law-roon , with o pronounced as in orange and the ‘roon’ pronounced shortly, not dragged on at all) is actually the same word we often use to refer to God in Christianity. Christianity is the primary religion among us yorubas so honestly, i was kinda glad they misspelled his name. it would feel SO disrespectful referring to whatever that thing is with the same word we use to refer to God who we actually worship. religion aside, genshin’s depiction of Olorun (cultural god, not Christian one) is downright disgusting. i’d never paid too much attention to genshin and its poor representation, but now that my culture has fallen victim to it, i completely understand all the outrage.

edit: please note that while we use ‘Olorun’ to refer to the Christian God, Olorun is just a general word for ‘god’ itself ! for example if i say “God in heaven” and “god of thunder” we know i’m referring to two different beings, in yoruba it’s the kind of the same—the same word is used to refer to both the Christian and other gods, but we know it’s different, even though olorun can be capitalized regardless of what god we’re talking about (unlike english where the Christian God is capitalized and other gods aren’t) at the end of the day though, when we say “olorun” even without context, we are usually referring to the christian God !

1. PLEASE DO NOT DRAW HIM WITH ANIMAL EARS !

i’ve noticed that hoyoverse has this nasty habit of portraying every dark skinned character as wild or animal-esque. kaeya seems to be the only exception to this. even xinyan, though lacking any animal features, has this wild energy to her. some might call it a stretch, but i feel like her features are pretty feline in comparison to other liyue characters.

Olorun in our culture is the supreme god of the heavens. In my opinion, it is disrespectful to liken him to something akin to an animal. normally i wouldn’t even mind that much, but with how hoyo makes its few dark characters more and more like animals, i can’t help but feel weird about it. its really off putting.

2. HIS HAIR WOULD NOT BE CURLY !

majority of nigerians have 4C HAIR. not wavy hair or loose curls. some have 4B, but 4C is the usual here, that is, kinky or coily hair. Olorun is often portrayed as bald in traditional art, but trust me if he had hair his hair would resemble his people’s, not Tyla’s.

DREADLOCKS ARE A YES ! outside nigeria, locking hair is pretty common, but in nigeria a lot of people have locks naturally. our hair sometimes just grows out that way, no treatment no nothing. dreads are 100% an appropriate style, they look good asf too.

3. PLEASE USE CULTURAL FABRICS IN YOUR DESIGNS !

when i saw ororun’s outfit, i almost started crying. they couldn’t even bother to dress him up a little. they really dressed my brother in a scarf and cape and called it a day 😭 upon how fashionable we nigerians are know to be, hoyoverse still made it their mission to embarrass us stylistically. God knows my people have suffered man 😭

ankara is a traditional nigerian fabric that features bright colors and lots of patterned designs. see below:

here in 9ja, we love our ankara. it’s a big part of our fashion here and trust me it would look excellent in your designs. it’s perfectly fine to draw ororun in normal fabrics since he’s a deity and it’s not like ankara existed back then, but if you really want to represent nigeria, ankara is a must 🙏

i’m going to address another fashion piece because if you search up nigerian fashion you’ll see it a lot: beads.

these orange beads are igbo (another tribe here in nigeria) NOT yoruba. does this mean you can’t use it in olorun’s design ? no ! let me explain. tbh, here in nigeria there’s a bit of...tension between clans. it’s not that common, but older people are definitely a lot more tribalist. as a yoruba i love my igbo brothers and sisters, i truly believe they’re the most fashionable clan and i adore their festivities, they always go over the top. please, just look at them:

(only one image because of image caps, ugh)

anyway, we yorubas wear beads too. but the specific way the beads are worn around the head and in multiple layers round the neck is igbo, not yoruba. though i personally wouldn’t care too much if i saw olorun with igbo beads since all i want is for him to at least look nigerian, at the end of the day he is a yoruba deity. it might be disrespectful to dress the god of one clan as if he belongs to another, especially since there is so much historical ( and very slight but uncommon present ) day tension between both clans.

here’s a more yoruba outfit. sorry yall, it might be hard for you to distinguish if you’re not yoruba or igbo, but a lot of nigerians can tell the difference at a glance. ( actually nowadays, there is so much overlap between yoruba and igbo fashion, but there are many specific styles that may be associated with one tribe and not the other, for example how beads are worn in the above paragraph ) please do your research, he’s not only a nigerian god, but a yoruba one.

one more thing, because i know it will start discourse : skin tone.

nigerians have a very diverse range of skin tones. some of us are so pale, if not for our afrocentric features we could maybe pass for another race. however, ororun is yoruba.

light skinned nigerians are usually igbo. not to say that yorubas can’t be light skin, but here in nigeria if you saw a light skinned person, we’d automatically assume they were igbo. igbo people usually have lighter skin tones. majority of yorubas fall on the more milk to dark chocolate end of the skin tone spectrum. i’m saying this now because i know a lot of people are going to start arguments over ororun being redrawn as ‘too light’ or ‘too dark.’ i don’t really care about complexion, but i thought i’d help you all get your facts right.

that’s it ! if you read all this i’m super thankful. i don’t usually post about this kind of stuff but i honestly love my country and could go on about it for days. nigeria is such a beautiful place with a diverse range of cultures— from hausas to fulanis to so many more. natlan was supposed to be Africa’s time to shine, as well as latin americans, but hoyoverse said fuck you and your people. they did this to an extent with sumeru but natlan was done straight up dirty—not a single melanated character in sight, and the only one who does have melanin, iansan, looks so desaturated you might as well call her grey. i saw someone on tiktok call mualani a dark skinned character—it was at that point that i knew genshin was done for.

please REBLOG this post so it reaches more people and artists in the fandom !! this is literally the third time i’m making this post because tumblr refuses to show it in the tags for some reason 😭 i encourage other cultures who feel misrepresented to make posts like this too. it’s a perfect opportunity to educate and inform people about the diverse cultures genshin has once again failed to represent properly.

Hoyo has never been one to make customer satisfaction their top priority, but we’ve been able to call them out before and i truly believe we can do it again. Natlan is not poor design choice. it is blatant racism, a nation based on POC ethnicities with not a single colored character insight. Hoyoverse has been able to escape racism accusations for as long as i can remember, but natlan is the icing on the cake. we CANNOT allow hoyo to proceed as planned without giving them the appropriate backlash.

Also, if you redraw ororun using this guide, make sure to tag me here or on my main blog, @heartkaji !! i’d love to see all your redesigns. once again, thank you all for reading and have an amazing day !!

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Sampling my new bomber jacket collection

HARARE – Just as I thought let me do a photoshoot before I post new content let me share what I have been up to regarding my HAMBA African print clothing business. This year I have been more about mass production of main styles to increase output. Ever since I started outsourcing tailoring services off site I had to streamline my costs. So this is what I have made so far Continue reading…

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