II.3.5.f. TEXTILES, TAILORS AND ROOTS

MENU:  2.3.5.f. Textiles. Tailors. Roots

TEXTILES ARE EASY TO PRODUCE AND TRANSPORT, DO NOT BREAK OR SPOIL AND DEMAND FOR THEM IS INFINITE

 

Like coiffures, they drive the « looks » that bring shops, tailors and inspiration from African roots.

 Afrique Mode
77 rue Doudeauville

Bazin de Fouta

20 rue Polonceau

Kumasi market

39bis, rue Doudeauville 

In brief

• "Wax" prints, a symbol of Africa

• Shops for notions dot the streets

• Young tailors' energy 

• Embroidery, a royal ornamentation 

• Marché Saint-Pierre, the textile hub next door

• African sources of inspiration 

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"Wax" prints, symbols of Africa