Documenting changing fashion in Africa post-1960
This piece of shweshwe fabric is produced by Da Gama. Shweshwe is a printed cotton fabric that is so ubiquitous in southern Africa that it has been called the denim of the region. The fabric features portraits of Nelson Mandela or ‘Madiba’ as he was affectionately known in South Africa, and comes from the ‘Madiba’ Read More …
This fabric is called shweshwe, an iconic printed cotton textile that is so popular it has become known as the denim of southern Africa. The name shweshwe is derived from King Moshoeshoe I of Lesotho (c. 1786 – 1870) who first popularised it. It is also known as German cloth after the Swiss and German Read More …
This calendar printed on cotton was produced by Da Gama to promote their range of shweshwe fabrics. Shweshwe, or German cloth as it is also known in some areas, is a printed cotton fabric that is so ubiquitous in southern Africa that it has been called the denim of the region. This calendar features examples Read More …
This sample book or catalogue was produced by Da Gama to showcase their range of shweshwe fabrics to textile buyers. Shweshwe, or German cloth as it is also known in some areas, is a printed cotton fabric that is so ubiquitous in southern Africa that it has been called the denim of the region. Shweshwe Read More …
This skirt panel is made from shweshwe fabric, printed by Da Gama. Shweshwe is a printed cotton fabric that is so ubiquitous in southern Africa that it has been called the denim of the region. The fabric features a portrait of Nelson Mandela or ‘Madiba’ as he was affectionately known in South Africa. This panel Read More …
This skirt panel is made from shweshwe fabric, printed by Da Gama. Shweshwe is a printed cotton fabric that is so ubiquitous in southern Africa that it has been called the denim of the region. The fabric features a portrait of Nelson Mandela or ‘Madiba’ as he was affectionately known in South Africa. This panel Read More …
This skirt is made from shweshwe fabric, printed by da Gama and tailored by ‘Alfalfa’ clothing label. Shweshwe is a printed cotton fabric that is so ubiquitous in southern Africa that it has been called the denim of the region. The skirt belonged to Dr. Catherine Elliot Weinberg, an African heritage researcher. She is a Read More …
This shweshwe skirt was acquired from South African writer and shweshwe expert Juliette Leeb-du Toit. Shweshwe is a printed cotton fabric that is so ubiquitous in southern Africa that it has been called the denim of the region. The name is derived from King Moshoeshoe I of Lesotho (c. 1786 – 1870) who first popularised Read More …
This midi dress is made of shweshwe, the iconic printed cotton textile that is so popular it has become known as the denim of southern Africa. The name shweshwe is derived from King Moshoeshoe I of Lesotho (c. 1786 – 1870) who first popularised it. It is also known as German cloth after the Swiss Read More …
This fabric is called shweshwe, an iconic printed cotton textile that is so popular it has become known as the denim of southern Africa. The name shweshwe is derived from King Moshoeshoe I of Lesotho (c. 1786 – 1870) who first popularised it. It is also known as German cloth after the Swiss and German Read More …