A showroom for the whole occasion

Every celebration has a moment when someone walks in and the whole room turns. A wedding, an introduction, a graduation, a Sunday thanksgiving — across Africa and its diaspora, these are days we dress for. African Fabric and Designs exists for that moment, and for everything it takes to get there.

African cloth has never been just fabric. Its patterns speak of family, standing and celebration; its colours are chosen with intention. We carry that respect into every design on our shelves — bold everyday Ankara, strip-woven Kente shown with coordinating pieces, plush Isiagu with its lion and crown motifs, and stone-set lace and beaded tulle for the biggest occasions.

But an outfit is more than its cloth, so we don't stop there. Our showroom on Marcus Garvey Rd in Nairobi brings the whole look under one roof: ready-to-wear pieces for women and men, auto gele and turbans that are ready the moment you are, ipele for the shoulder and beads for the neck and wrist. Come in, feel the fabric, hold it to the light and match it with a gele before you leave.

Can't make it to Nairobi? Browse the collection here and send us your list on WhatsApp — we'll help you put the look together, from the fabric to the crown.