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African Wears
Heritage, worn with pride. Aso-ebi lace, embroidered kaftans, agbada, ankara and senator styles for weddings, naming ceremonies and celebrations.
About this collection
Made for the celebration, not the hanger
African wear is where much of our celebration trade began: weddings, naming ceremonies, birthdays, Eid, and the family events where a whole party dresses in one colour. We stock ready-to-wear lace sets, kaftans, agbada and senator suits, and we arrange made-to-order pieces and group colour matching for aso-ebi.
Every piece is chosen for fabric quality first — heavyweight corded lace, hand-beading that is stitched rather than glued, embroidery with a proper backing — and for how it sits when you are seated, dancing or on your feet at a celebration for six hours.
We check lining, boning, seam allowance and the weight of embellishment on every piece before it reaches the rail. Geles and headwraps are sold with the fabric they match, and we will tie one for you in store. If a style is better made to measure, we will say so and quote a lead time honestly.
Aso-ebi & lace sets
Corded lace tops, mermaid skirts and two-piece sets, with group colours ordered to match for parties of six or more.
Kaftans & bubus
Hand-beaded chiffon and embroidered cotton kaftans, generous through the body and floor length.
Agbada & senator styles
Three-piece agbada, embroidered senator suits and kaftan sets for men, with matching caps.
Ankara & headwraps
Ankara dresses, co-ords and shirts, plus geles, aso-oke and matching fabric by the yard.
Shop
African Wears — 2 pieces
How it works
From enquiry to wearing it.
- 01
Share the event
Tell us the date, the colour of the day and how many people need to match; send the fabric swatch if there is one.
- 02
Fabric first
We confirm lace, ankara or aso-oke availability in your colour and hold the yardage while you decide.
- 03
Fit or make
Ready-to-wear is fitted in the showroom; made-to-order pieces are measured in store and usually ready in four to eight weeks.
- 04
Finish the look
Gele tying, gold jewellery, a clutch and shoes chosen in the same appointment so nothing is left to the morning of the event.
Why buy here
What comes with every african purchase.
Group colour matching
Aso-ebi coordination for wedding parties and family groups, cut from one fabric lot so everyone matches.
Made to measure
Tailored pieces cut to your measurements when the rail is not enough.
Event register
We note the event so the same ready-to-wear style is not sold to another guest at the same celebration.
Gele tying
Complimentary gele or headwrap tying before your event, in store or over a video call.
Trade
African wear for retailers and event stylists
We supply boutiques and stylists with lace sets, kaftans and agbada in capsules of 8 to 24 units, and fabric by the bolt for aso-ebi orders. Made-to-order styles are available on a six-to-eight-week lead time.
Next step
Your colour of the day, sorted
Book a group or private appointment in Cardiff, or shop ready-to-wear African wear online with free UK delivery over £150.
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