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Spring Wholesale Catalog Available
Gear up for Black History Month! Our NEW Wholesale Catalog is here and is being mailed out to our wholesale customers. You will love this catalog! We have so much more products to sell in this 144...
View ArticleThe Underground Railroad term origin- A Black History Month Factoid
Tice Davids, a runaway slave from Kentucky, was the inspiration for the first usage of the term “underground railroad” When he swam across the Ohio River to freedom, his former owner assumed he’d...
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Summer Wholesale catalog is here!
Gear up for the summer! Our NEW Wholesale Catalog is here and is being mailed out to our wholesale customers. You will love this catalog! We have so much more products to sell in this 144 page catalog...
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Harriet Tubman – A True Hero from Black History
Black History Month is here and we want to commemorate it with a tribute to one of Black history’s greatest trailblazers: Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always...
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The Hidden Meanings of African Clothing
This Black History Month, you or others you know may be celebrating by wearing traditional African garments to church or other events. Wearing African clothing is a wonderful way for many to celebrate...
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Tuskegee Airman John Mulzac
Retired FDNY Lt. John Mulzac, a Tuskegee Airman who took to the skies in three wars, died this week. He was 91. Mulzac, a Brooklyn resident, was an original member of the elite Tuskegee Airmen, the...
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12 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
Martin Luther King Jr.Black History Month is an amazing way to connect with your community, your family, and your heritage. Find some new ways to celebrate and commemorate African American history with...
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The Cultural Significance of the African Headwrap
Skirt Sets with Head Wraps The African headwrap has become a symbol of exoticity and a cultural fashion statement for decades here in the U.S. Beautiful and versatile, each headwrap gives someone a...
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Natural Black Soap
The natural black soap from Africa is all hand made in different locations in Africa. The bars of this soap vary somewhat because of this. This comes in different shades of color: from brown to almost...
View ArticleFire Ant Bites, Shea Butter, and Life Dreams
Last night my daughter and I were picking clover in our backyard to give to our pet bunny rabbit. In the middle of picking the clover, my daughter made the unfortunate mistake of stepping in a fire...
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Prevent Aging with Shea Butter
Shea butter has been used for generations in Africa as a body butter to moisturize, heal and condition. The conditioning agents can actually help keep wrinkles from even starting! Shea butter is full...
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The Meaning of Purple in African Fashions
Are you wearing something purple this Black History Month? Whether you are or not, learning about the history and symbolism of color in Africa is fun and informative. This new infographic shows you the...
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The Meaning of Blue African Fashions
We’ve talked about gold, red, and purple – now let’s get to blue! Hope you enjoy this new infographic featuring some stunning blue Afrocentric styles!
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The Meaning of African Kente Fashions
Kente Cloth has an amazing symbolism and history throughout Africa. It’s no wonder that it is one of the most popular accents to wear for Black History Month! We hope you enjoy this new featurette...
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The Meaning and Symbolism of Black Fashions
In Africa, each color has a specific meaning and symbolism. Sometimes the meanings vary from region to region, other times the meaning remains the same throughout the continent. This new featurette...
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The Meaning of Orange in African Fashions
Orange in Africa symbolizes a lot of different virtues and characteristics, which makes it an especially fun color to wear! We hope you enjoy this featurette that talks about the meaning of orange in...
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The Meaning of Mudcloth and Mudcloth Fashions!
Whether you love to wear mudcloth or decorate and craft with it, mudcloth is surely one of the most intriguing African fabrics. Often referred to as bogalonfini in Africa, this cloth is made using a...
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April 2016 Wholesale Flier
The April Wholesale Flier is now available to view and download. With fresh spring fashions, fun new accessories, and back in stock favorites–this 8 page flier is full of ideas to help boost your...
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What is the Real Meaning Behind “Traditional” Print Clothing?
Traditional print, or dashiki style clothing is becoming increasingly popular this year, and it’s not hard to see why! From vibrant colors to an exotic design this style is a great way to bring...
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The Meaning and History of the Maasai Mask
The powerful and legendary Maasai people group of Africa is one of the most famous groups in African culture. While they are more commonly associated with Kenya, they are also located in Tanzania....
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