Vintage uncommon West shops African wax print fabric - abstract painting #5

This is from my personal collection of textiles acquired in Accra and Lagos around fifteen years ago, therefore vintage but in new/unused condition. I am listing several of these pieces which were all manufactured locally in Ghana or Nigeria. This type of fabric is extremely hard to find even when you're living in West Africa; these are the errors at the end of the roll of factory made wax print fabric when the dye is splurging out in unexpected and undesired ways. I find them incredibly beautiful and painterly, each piece is unique. They could be used to make clothing or pillows, or framed as art.

This piece 45” (114cm) wide x 74” (188cm) long. It's in shades of light blue, orange, green, black and white. There is an 11" strip of fabric in the same print that has been attached at one edge [see photos] in thick cotton thread, with a 1" approx. hem on the back. It says "Sun-flag print" on the selvedge. The fabric is 100% cotton, it has a crisp almost starched feel and it's slightly translucent when held up to the light. The print is double sided.


I recommend washing in cold water with mild soap. This piece has already been washed and can be used immediately. I have shops more vintage African textiles so please see my store for other designs. Combined shipping available on all textiles. Please ask any questions prior to purchase. Thank you!

All vintage items are 100% authentic and have been previously worn, often in a traditional environment. Every effort has been made to describe any significant flaws in both words and pictures in the listings however a certain amount of wear should always be expected. Handmade items should also be expected to contain irregularities, which I believe adds to their character and does not detract in any way from their quality.