The fabric is manufactured in various colours including the original indigo, chocolate brown and red, in a large variety of designs including florals, stripes, and diamond, square and circular geometric patterns.

Shweshwe is a printed cotton fabric used primarily for traditional Sotho (South Africa & Lesotho) clothing. The fabric is produced in a variety of colors and designs characterized by geometric patterns. Due to its timeless popularity, Shweshwe is also known as the denim of South Africa.

These great new colourways add a whole new spectrum of possibilities to traditional Shwe Shwe fabrics from South Africa. Look for the genuine 'Three Cats' logo on the back - just like the original Shwe Shwe fabrics that were born in Manchester but are now 100% South African.

Choose from hundreds of colorful shweshwe patterns online! All 100% cotton, 35"-wide, manufactured by Da Gama Textiles (South Africa). Three Cats comes in amazing new colors with all the starch you expect in traditional shweshwe.

Mar 25, 2019 · As mentioned before, shweshwe originally came in the indigo colour range. However, many new colourways have been introduced over time, with hot pinks, sunny oranges and yummy greens and more now available. Shweshwe fabric is very popular with quilters especially in North America.

Apr 26, 2018 · Shweshwe is 100% cotton and a medium weight cotton. It is sometimes called the denim of South Africa as its weight and texture can be likened to soft denim. Here is a piece we created using three different print designs all in the same colourway.

Shwe shwe can be identified by touch, taste, smell and sound. It is now produced in different colors, including original indigo, red and brown and a variety of shapes, including diamonds, squares, stripes, circular floral and geometric patterns and is made by a complex process .

Apr 17, 2023 · Da Gama’s shweshwe are consistently of a great quality and today the range and colours of shweshwe are plentiful. Shweshwe is probably one of the most adaptable and versatile fabrics we sell. We have over the years sold the fabric for use in High end Fashion, Wedding Gowns, Handbags and even Jewelry pieces to uniforms, coats and hats.

This was the start of the traditional shweshwe colours being brown, blue and red. The colours have since expanded to include vivid shades of gold, pink, green and turquoise. Although traditionally used by Sotho and Xhosa people, the material’s reach has broadened.

Mar 26, 2021 · Iconic South African fabric, the ShweShwe, pronounced “stranded cabbage” is a colorful textile that has won over the entire rainbow nation. It is found everywhere and it is expertly used by interior design professionals. Cushion, apron, bags, clothes, etc. Some even make them soft toys for children!