A trip to the V and A during the summer was the highlight of few days holiday in the capital city, London.
A fascinating array of fashion with some amazing printed fabrics. The history of different countries shone through the textiles. A lot of geometric designs and a lot of block printing. A feast for the eye. Dramatic designs of different pieces of clothing and some intricate embroidery.
What was interesting was the diversity of the visitors. People of all ages and nationalities.
The history of the growth of the textile industry was shown through videos. These were extremely interesting and gave you a background to the development of African fashion through the continent’s history. The colours were amazing and you could feel the heat of the sun in some of the pieces. Well worth a visit.
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