[Quiz] Can you match these African fabrics/materials to their countries of origin?

Francis Akhalbey November 28, 2020

Welcome to Face2Face Africa quiz series that tests your knowledge of Africa and anything African. We ask ten questions based on themes ranging from politics, history, geography, culture, entertainment and many more.

Today, we are all about testing your knowledge of African fabrics and their countries of origin. Brace yourself, no cheating, get your thinking cap on and test your knowledge of African fabrics and their countries of origin.

[Quiz] Can you match these African fabrics/materials to their countries of origin?

Poll 1. The colorful Basotho blankets originate from?

[Quiz] Can you match these African fabrics/materials to their countries of origin?
Basotho blankets — Photo Credit: VirtualSteve

Poll 2. The skillfully handwoven Kente cloth originates from?

[Quiz] Can you match these African fabrics/materials to their countries of origin?
Kente cloth — Photo Credit: JY midey

Poll 3. The Kuba Raffia cloth is made by the Kuba ethnic group from?

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Kuba cloth — Photo Credit: St. Frank

Poll 4. The Akwete cloth is woven in which country?

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Akwete fabric — Photo Credit: The Guardian Nigeria

Poll 5. One of these countries makes the Kanga fabric?

[Quiz] Can you match these African fabrics/materials to their countries of origin?
Kanga and Kitenge cloths — Photo Credit: Fanny Schertzer

Poll 6. Locally known as Olubugo, the barkcloth originates from?

[Quiz] Can you match these African fabrics/materials to their countries of origin?
Olubugo — Photo Credit: Mauryn Nakiyimba

Poll 7. Traditionally dyed with fermented mud, the Bògòlanfini (mud cloth) fabric is made in?

[Quiz] Can you match these African fabrics/materials to their countries of origin?
Bògòlanfini fabrics — Photo Credit: Taguelmoust

Poll 8. Toghu print or Atoghu fabric originates from?

[Quiz] Can you match these African fabrics/materials to their countries of origin?
Toghu print — Photo Credit: serieminou

Poll 9. The Odelela cloth is unique to which country?

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Odelela cloth — Photo via Pinterest

Poll 10. The traditional Alindi fabric is made in?

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Alindi fabric — Photo via Twitter

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Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: November 28, 2020

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