Machine washing or hand washing is not usually recommended for Kente fabric because it will loosen the weaving.
Simply put – the authentic Kente fabric isn’t meant to be washed. So the best option to clean your Kente outfit is to dry clean it.
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1. Best temperature for washing African Print fabric (which is cotton) is 40°C. African prints are likely to shrink by 5% after the first wash. 2. Always wash your print fabric separate from other clothing. If you have more than one print outfit to wash, group them according to colours (light separate from dark colours)….
Planning an African wedding abroad sounds exciting until reality hits. You come to realize you’re not just organizing a wedding; you’re balancing cultures, managing expectations from family back home, and coordinating vendors across time zones. Trying to create an experience that still feels authentically you, in the midst of all these, can quickly go from…
When highlighting the Zambian Wedding stages, many seem to mix up the Chilanga Mulilo and Matebeto ceremonies. Let me clarify this confusion: The first difference between these ceremonies be is that the Chilanga Mulilo is done before the wedding, while the Matebeto is done after the couple have been married. The Chilanga Mulilo be is…
