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CHA-Z OF TYPES OF FABRIC PRINTS🧶🪡
Some of these are patterns, some are fabrics or textiles, some are dyeing techniques, and a few are closely related but region-specific. This video is meant to help you visually understand them rather than box them into strict categories. If something sparks your interest, take it as a starting point and explore more:)
Abalone: Shell-inspired pattern with layered iridescent curves.
Adire: West African indigo resist-dyed textile with hand-crafted motifs.
Ajrakh: Symmetrical Indian block print using natural dyes and geometric forms.
Ankara: Bright African wax print with bold high-contrast designs.
Batik: Wax-resist dyed textile built through layered dyeing processes.
Chita de Alcobaça: Portuguese floral cotton print with small repeating motifs.
Dashiki: Bold symmetrical print traditionally seen in West African garments.
Fleur de Lis: Stylized lily motif rooted in European ornamental design.
Kanga: East African printed cotton with bordered layouts and Swahili text.
Kente: Woven West African textile with symbolic geometric patterning.
Ketenge: East African printed cotton similar to kanga but without text panels.
Kikoi: Striped woven East African fabric often finished with fringed edges.
Madras: Lightweight cotton textile featuring colorful plaid patterns.
Mother of Pearl: Iridescent surface effect inspired by mollusk shells.
Mudcloth (Bogolanfini): Malian hand-painted cotton using fermented mud pigments.
Samakaka: Angolan geometric print known for bold rhythmic line work.
Seersucker: Cotton fabric with a puckered structure creating airy stripes.
Shweshwe: South African cotton print with small repetitive geometric motifs.
Tattersall: Checked pattern formed by evenly spaced fine lines.
Tortoiseshell: Mottled brown and amber pattern inspired by turtle shell.
Twill: Weave structure identified by its diagonal rib pattern.
Ukara: Nigerian indigo-dyed cloth with stitched resist symbolic motifs.
Vichy: Small evenly balanced check pattern commonly associated with gingham.
Wide-wale Corduroy: Ribbed cotton fabric with thick raised vertical cords.
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