From today the 5th of October, 2015, you will have to pay 5p for the use of a plastic bag to put your shopping in within the UK. This new…
read moreThe iro and buba (pronounced "ee-roe" and "boo-bah") are the most essential parts of a Yoruba woman's traditional outfit. I say the iro and buba are essential because they are the skirt…
read moreWe are huge fans of batik fabric, in particular
read moreAren't Alpacas just so cute. Apart from their cuteness they also produce Alpaca Yarn a lustrous and silky natural fiber and tends to be warmer and not prickly in comparison to wool. It…
read moreÀdìre Adire pronounced (pronounced ah-d-reh) is the indigo dyed cloth made predominantly by Yoruba women in South-West Nigeria. The fabric is produced using a range of resist dye techniques. There are several techniques used to…
read moreExpressive, exotic Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and warmth Every January, Pantone declares a So I am wishing you a very Happy New Year, one of new beginnings, exciting adventures…
read moreWhen: 
2 March – 1 September 2013 Where: Underground Gallery, Chapel, YSP Centre and open air Yinka Shonibare though I am yet to see it in person. If you are in…
read moreWishing all our Ghanaian friends and fans a Happy Independence Day! It so happens that one of our favourite customers has just received her custom order of a Kente Supersnap Clutch. Kente…
read moreOne of my favourite fabrics to work with here at Urbanknit is the wonderful Aso-oke fabric. The history, the colours and even the 'format' it comes in are all very…
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