African Corner: Ankara Throw pillows and Wall Frames

Today’s African Corner features the topic – African Corner: Ankara Throw pillows and Wall Frames.

Well, first of all, not many people (especially Nigerians) know that the Ankara isn’t indigenous to Nigeria. Even I had the same misconception while growing up. It also isn’t indigenous to Africans alone.

According to an article I stumbled upon while doing my research, I found out that the word Ankara is actually the name of a City, which is the capital of Turkey. It was said that the Ankara print was originally manufactured by the Dutch but it resonated more with the African market, considering that the patterns were more of African designs.

Ankara fabrics are way more versatile now as they are now being produced in fabrics like silk, chiffon and spandex, as opposed to being produced in only cotton initially.

African Corner: Ankara Throw pillows and Wall Frames

To add that subtle touch of Ankara to your home or office without making it look like you are over doing it, adding a touch of throw pillows and wall frames in Ankara would do just fine.

A touch of throw pillows on a couch easily gets that attention you want the couch to have.

This colorful throw pillow is the life of the party

The good thing about this is that one needn’t put too much of this to bring out the beauty in a settee. It would help you save some bucks too.

Wall frames are also trendy right now. These wall frames shown below are made of Ankara and will no doubt add some Afrocentric vibes to your space.

Wall frames in Ankara

Another trick that just always seems to work is infusing a colorful chair in a corner of the room and drawing attention to it by adorning it with a soft comfy Ankara throw pillow.

Ankara throw pillow on a colorful chair

You can also get cute picture frames, perfect to console tables, bedside tables and offices.

Table-perfect picture frame.

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