Central Fabric Market of Accra or Kumasi: Cotton Prints Fabrics and Custom Clothes
Actually, like the central market of any other large West African city, almost anything can be bought here. But, Kumasi and Accra have a particularly good collection of cotton print and batik fabrics. Clothes can be make for men, women, and children in a day by a large number of tailors. Ready made clothes are also available. It's a wild and crazy place that's not for people afraid of crowded tight spaces. Select the fabric and then find the tailor. Examine examples of the tailor's work and scrutinize the effort, or be ready for an ill-fitting garment. Enthusiastic tailors ready to help are easy to find and can do a quick and excellent job. The batik and cotton print fabrics I bought were of a heavy thread count. I also had to examine carefully the issues of collar and button. as collarless shirts are typical in Africa. From seven to fifteen dollars depending upon your bargaining,...
