The shweshwe fabric is originally stiff, with a distinct smell.
It is recommended to always wash the fabric before use. This gets rid of the stiffness and makes it soft to use. The fabric also shrinks a bit after washing.
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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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The beautiful multicoloured scarves worn on graduation day by thousands of African Americans and African students across the United States are actually made of Kente fabric. They are known as Kente Stoles.The Kente cloth originates from the Ashanti people of Ghana and started out as an exclusive piece of clothing for royalty. History…
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I once attended a crash cosmetology training class where I got insight into the different kinds of perfumes and what the various terms used to describe fragrances mean. Here’s a brief run-down of some common terms you usually see when buying Perfumes or fragrances: 1)Perfume (parfum) Perfume refers to both body scents generally except scented…
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