ABOUT US
AŹANIA Designs is a fashion brand, that is all about showcasing and celebrating the beautiful, vibrant and unique attires from the African continent. Our aim is to share African Fashion with the rest of the world.
Our carefully curated collections of Lawas, Toubs and George fabrics, come in multiple styles and designs that suit a variety of ages and all social events. We use quality fabrics and an array of unique embellishments, including sequins, glitter, paint and rhinestones to create our exclusive signature items that exude glamour to present a brand that encourages our customers to be confident and embrace their culture.
LAWA
Lawa (the long cloth tied around the shoulder) is one of the most famous South Sudanese cultural outfits and is mainly associated with the Shilluk (Collo) and Nuer people, it's also worn by other ethnic groups like the Dinka, Mundari and Bari of South Sudan. Lawas are worn for important occasions such as weddings, initiations, and other significant community ceremonies.
TOUB
Thoub is a traditional Sudanese and South Sudanese women's attire essential to any Sudanese woman’s wardrobe, Thoub is also worn in other countries such as Chad and Nigeria and is sometimes known by other names through out Africa. Thoub is a cloth wrapped around the body in a fashionable and often modest manner. It is over 10,000 years old and was historically known as the national attire of queens. White thoubs are traditionally worn by professional women, elderly women, and widows; red thoubs are usually worn by brides in ‘jirtik’ wedding celebrations, while plain/multi-colored/floral thoubs are worn for both casual and non-casual events and ceremonies. In recent years, thoubs have become a staple of chic and artistic fashion and a canvas for a woman’s personality, with a wide assortment of fabrics including satin, silk, cotton, polyester, and others.
AFRICAN GEORGE FABRICS
African George Fabric originally originated in India for the traditional use of saris. The cloth quickly became very popular with the African royal and noble families, sparking a fashion revolution in West Africa. Georges are famous for their vibrancy and ability to stand out. Muted tones are a recent addition to the George scene making them suitable and practical for everyday wear. With beautiful hand-finished details such as gold thread, sequins and beading African Georges are sure to make you stand out at any occasion.