Urbanstax

Urbanstax Online fabric store for African prints, shweshwe, batiks, tie-dyes, woven cloths made in Africa. Modern African Fabric Store

A*o oke is a thick fabric which is similar in texture to denim or canvas. Although it is traditionally used to make clot...
25/06/2026

A*o oke is a thick fabric which is similar in texture to denim or canvas. Although it is traditionally used to make clothing for special occasions, it is also a great choice for upholstery projects, cushions, totes, bags and more. It also works well as a trim for larger projects.

You can buy as little as 1 metre on our website to experiment with.

24/06/2026
The Auntie Grace is a sweet little crossbody bag perfect for dinner out, travel, and ideal for carrying your most necess...
23/06/2026

The Auntie Grace is a sweet little crossbody bag perfect for dinner out, travel, and ideal for carrying your most necessary items. Just a couple of Fat quarters and a bit of yardage and you will have this little cutie.

Imagine this in a combo of shweshwe prints. Wouldn't that be so gorgeous.

*adds to long list of sewing projects*

Pattern available on our website.

Planning our imminent stock replenishment order for shweshwe. If there is a colourway or print you would like to see on ...
21/06/2026

Planning our imminent stock replenishment order for shweshwe. If there is a colourway or print you would like to see on the website or at our next event, let us know in the comments!

Interestingly, some of the prints I was so sure people would love have been slow whilst some have been unexpectedly popular.

A  classic African print fabric celebrating Highlife music which is a music genre that originated in Ghana and spread to...
20/06/2026

A classic African print fabric celebrating Highlife music which is a music genre that originated in Ghana and spread to other African countries like Nigeria.

Printed on 100% cotton, this fabric suitable for a vast range of sewing and dressmaking projects.

A quirks print that would be ideal for some funky tote bags or cushions.

13/06/2026
12/06/2026

Come for some colourful inspiration

11/06/2026
What do you see? A bunch of bananas or a cocont or a shell?Another classic wax print design in simple blue.
10/06/2026

What do you see? A bunch of bananas or a cocont or a shell?

Another classic wax print design in simple blue.

You should check out our textile and print inspired greeting cards in the gift shop 😁
09/06/2026

You should check out our textile and print inspired greeting cards in the gift shop 😁

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