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BY Etsey Atisu, 7:00am July 07, 2019,

Here is the meaning behind some of your most favorite African print fabrics

by Etsey Atisu, 7:00am July 07, 2019,
Here is the meaning behind some of your most favorite African print fabrics
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Wo K) Aware a Bisa

This cloth is printed in many colours and patronized mostly by the youth because of the attractive colour pattern. The name literally translates ‘when marrying, enquire’.

This implies that before one gets married he or she must investigate the future spouse’s family. It is an advice to young people to be well informed before they get married.

It is believed that the proverb has been put on this cloth to communicate how long the distance of the journey of marriage is like.

Last Edited by:Sandra Appiah Updated: July 6, 2019

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