The Ankara print originated in Dutch and was first called Dutch wax print. It was introduced to African culture in the 1800s through the Batik process, where dye is added to wax, resulting in multiple ...

In 2025, Nigerian designers are pushing Ankara beyond the usual aso-ebi and church wear. From street style baddie fits to red-carpet-worthy gowns, the fabric is now everywhere. Ankara styles never ...