Africa PANAM Pan American anglers in the foreground

in the foreground

The cloth is then soaked in dye and the fabric where the wax is not applied receives the colour

the scene is unmistakable

It forms part of the Wicklow Mountains and is a very popular place with walkers

an Indonesian (Javanese) method of dyeing cloth by using wax-resist techniques

Africa PANAM Pan American anglers in the foregroundAnkara fabric is and African wax printed fabric. Women still use these fabrics as a method of communication and expression, designs are used as a shared language and have widely understood meanings. African owned by the mid 1900s, the designs were given catchy names and over time the prints have become increasingly African inspired. Ankara fabric is proudly worn as formal wear by leaders, diplomats, and the wealthy population. Designer name and