Nexaf: Reimagining African Heritage

Wear your history, shape the future.

Every fabric, every motif, beyond just design, reflects history and informs the future. From the perfected geometry of the Kuba cloth, to the sacred symbolism of the Bogolan tunic, our mission is to uplift ancestral artistry and pay tribute to the visual language that is at the foundation of African values.

Join us as we take a modern approach to tradition, reimagining heritage to bring you the freshest apparel.

Interactive Cultural Discovery Map

Our platform features an interactive world map where users can explore the global heritage behind modern fashion.

1. Select a Country

Users can navigate the map to select specific regions, such as Mali or the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2. Explore Cultural Identity & Inspiration

Upon selection, the site reveals an informational gallery detailing local ancestral artistry. This includes:

  • Historical Context: Origins of the textile or motif.
  • Visual Examples: Historical artifacts like the Bogolan (Mud Cloth) and Kuba Cloth.
  • Symbolism: Interpretations of geometric patterns and their social significance.

3. Shop Inspired Products

Browse a curated collection of apparel—such as our Organic Cotton T-Shirts—that directly incorporates the visual language and values of the chosen culture.

Complete Motif & Country Archive

Our platform links historical textile traditions to contemporary design. Below is the exhaustive list of cultural inspirations available via our interactive map:

North Africa & Sahara

  • Algeria: Amazigh, Algerian Embroidery
  • Ceuta: Amazigh
  • Egypt: Egyptian Linen
  • Libya: Amazigh, Libyan Embroidery, Tuareg
  • Mauritania: Tuareg, Bazin
  • Morocco: Amazigh, Tarz (Embroidery)
  • Niger: Tuareg, Amazigh, Ankara
  • Tunisia: Amazigh, Tunisian Embroidery
  • Western Sahara: Saharawi Attire

West Africa

  • Benin: Ankara, Bazin, Kente
  • Burkina Faso: Faso Dan Fani, Bogolan, Bazin
  • Gambia: Ankara, Bazin
  • Ghana: Kente (Ashanti/Ewe), Adinkra
  • Guinea: Ankara, Bazin
  • Guinea-Bissau: Ankara, Bazin
  • Ivory Coast: Kente, Bogolan, Ankara, Bazin
  • Liberia: Ankara
  • Mali: Bogolan (Mudcloth), Amazigh
  • Nigeria: Adire (Yoruba), Akwete (Igbo)
  • Senegal: Bazin, Ankara
  • Sierra Leone: Ankara
  • Togo: Kente, Bogolan, Ankara, Bazin

Central Africa

  • Cameroon: Toghu, Ndop, Bazin
  • Central African Republic: Ankara, Bazin, Kitenge
  • Chad: Bazin, Ankara, Toub
  • Congo (Republic): Kitenge, Bazin
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kuba, Kitenge
  • Equatorial Guinea: Ankara, Bazin
  • Gabon: Ankara, Bazin, Kuba

East Africa & Horn of Africa

  • Burundi: Kitenge
  • Djibouti: Alindi, Diraac
  • Eritrea: Habesha
  • Ethiopia: Habesha
  • Kenya: Khanga (Swahili), Kitenge
  • Rwanda: Kitenge
  • Somalia: Alindi, Diraac, Shaal
  • South Sudan: Toub, Kitenge
  • Sudan: Toub
  • Tanzania: Khanga, Kitenge
  • Uganda: Olubugo (UNESCO Barkcloth), Kitenge

Southern Africa

  • Angola: Samakaka
  • Botswana: Shweshwe
  • Eswatini: Shweshwe
  • Lesotho: Basotho Blanket, Shweshwe
  • Malawi: Kitenge
  • Mozambique: Capulana, Kitenge
  • Namibia: Herero Attire
  • South Africa: Shweshwe
  • Zambia: Kitenge, Shweshwe
  • Zimbabwe: Kitenge, Shweshwe

Island Nations & Territories

  • Cabo Verde: Pánu di Téra
  • Comoros: Shiromani, Salouva, Kandu
  • Madagascar: Lamba
  • Mauritius: Sega
  • Mayotte: Salouva
  • Réunion: Sega
  • Saint Helena: Atlantic Islanders' Attire
  • Sao Tome and Principe: Ankara
  • Seychelles: Kazak & Penwar

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