Blog — african wax prints

There’s something about Ankara that carries memory — the market buzz, the scent of wax, the joy of matching prints at family events. But Ankara is not just nostalgia. At Tribal Marks, we’ve reimagined this legacy into motion. From the wax-print roots in Java and Nigeria to modern stretch leggings and graphic quote designs like No Wahala, and Get Your Hopes Up, our brand is where heritage meets innovation. In this post, discover the history of the Ankara Wax print fabric. Also learn how I moved from tees to leggings, why the phrase “speaking through fabric” drives our connection, and how Ankara is evolving into wearable identity globally.