Green leaf wax

Wax print is a cotton printed on both sides using a resin-resist technique, an industrial process developed in the Netherlands in the 19th century and inspired by Javanese batik. Quickly adopted in West and Central Africa, wax became an everyday cloth there, worn as a wrapper or sewn into garments.

Green tones and plant motifs suggest nature and abundance, themes that run through many wax designs. In Douala, it is a popular choice for association outfits, kabas for Sawa festivities and Sunday dresses.

• Wash at 30°C, inside out, with dark colours
• Use a mild detergent with no bleaching agents
• Dry in the shade, on a hanger to reduce creasing
• Iron on the reverse at a medium setting

• Leaf green pairs beautifully with gold, white and beige
• For men, try the Bonapriso shirt with beige linen trousers
• This plant print flatters loose silhouettes such as the kaba