Pleins phares sur l'imprimé wax, le motif africain à la pointe de la tendance

Spotlight on the wax print, the African pattern at the forefront of the trend

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Summary

With its joyful looks and its airs from elsewhere, the wax print will find its place in all interiors and dressing rooms looking for renewal. This African fabric with colorful patterns seduces with its original and unique appearance. What is the origin of this famous cotton? How to integrate it into your home to create a joyful atmosphere? Discover this pattern in all its aspects.

The origins of the famous African wax cotton fabric and its colorful patterns

Wax fabric (from the word "wax" in English) comes from Africa, where it is traditionally used to make clothing . We recognize this famous cotton fabric by its very colorful naive patterns. Red, orange, white, green...the mixtures are multi-colored and bold and allow you to create vibrant prints! Wax is also characterized by its waxed appearance on both sides of the fabric, which allows it to resist water.

In Africa, this fabric is widely used. It is used to make the traditional boubou for men and women, but also loincloths and dresses.

Little by little, wax fabric broke free from the borders of Africa to blow a multicolored wind in Europe and France. In the field of fashion as in that of interior decoration, this pattern quickly met with great success. Its multiple colors bring a real touch of cheerfulness and an infectious good mood.

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Integrate the African wax pattern into your home for a trendy interior

While some people are happy to live with a sober and refined interior , others like to bring fantasy into their home. It is in this context that the colorful African fabric was quickly adopted by all decoration enthusiasts.

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This print is now essential in our interiors, in small touches. It replaces the plain fabric coverings of all our furniture to bring joy into our homes! You will find it available on chairs, armchairs or even sofas. The clic clac bench seat , for example, lends itself particularly well to wax fabric .

It is thus possible to find covers using the pattern and colors of the wax fabric. The idea is then to energize the room with well-balanced multicolored touches. Be careful, however, to avoid going overboard, the wax print should be combined with more sober and neutral colors, such as white, beige or even black. This is an opportunity to highlight the pattern, without visually cluttering your space with too many colors.

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To note :

wax fabric can also be purchased by the meter if you wish, for example, to customize African fashion accessories. It's a good idea to give new life to your cushions!

Trendy African wax fabric for clothing and accessories

Outside of your interior, the African wax fabric trend is now extending to the fashion world. Many accessories feature the African print: handbags, scarves, headbands, bow ties. Here again, it's more about adding little multicolored touches to the outfit.

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