African accessories are typically bold, brightly colored, and do not need any help getting noticed. They are a bold way to make a fashion statement and when carefully styled, they are beautiful. African accessories give everyone’s wardrobe and contemporary, stylish, and unique feel. Accessories from Africa are recognized all over the world for their attractiveness and excellence. One of its high selling factors is that they come in so many forms; necklaces, bracelets, caps, pendants, belts, bags, pendants, earrings, and many more.
According to history, Africa is the origin of humankind, culture, and civilization. Looking back at pictures of Egyptian Kings and Queens, one can see their outfits accessorized with many types of jewelry and substances. Back then, jewelry was used to show class in society but even at that, newborn babies had stringed beads adorning their waists and young girls had chiming chains around their ankles and wrists.
African accessories have gone past the days of stringing together beads, seashells, and cowries. Now African accessories are made with substances like gold, silver, print fabric, woven cane, native straws, and many more. Listed below are a few African accessories that can take your fabric from plain to fabulous.
AFRICAN PRINT FACE MASK
With the pandemic raging on, we all have to do our part in staying safe and protecting our loved ones by wearing masks. Let go of those boring plain face masks and pick up some face masks made of African print. They are adjustable and comfortable. African print face masks are 100% cotton so they are breathable and reusable. These masks are unisex so they can be worn by both sexes.
WOODEN BANGLES
Wooden bangles are both environmentally friendly and chic. They come in different shapes and sizes and they give a charming vibe to an outfit. They can be worn to any occasion, be it a business lunch, a meeting, or a personal event.
HEADWRAPS
Headwraps are one of the chicest additions that can take an outfit from bland to chic. They add style to your outfits effortlessly. Headwraps do not even have to be worn on the head anymore; they can also be worn around the shoulders, tied artfully to a bag, around the neck, and many more. They are very versatile and beautiful and they add a splash of color to an outfit.
AFRICAN FABRIC BAGS
Bags made from African fabrics are effortlessly chic and beautiful. These bags stand out without even trying to. They come in many forms and styles. African fabric bags are versatile as they can be paired with any outfit.
NECKLACES
Necklaces tend to be bold and big and they are made with chunky ethnic materials that give a throwback vibe but end up looking very modern when worn correctly. They can be worn to any and all events as they are versatile. They are also environmentally friendly as they are usually made from recyclable and reusable objects.
The trick to styling your outfits with African accessories is to know when to stop. With African accessories, less is usually more, if not you end up overdoing it.