African fashion is booming, and Wax is one of its most powerful symbols. This colorful fabric, with its varied, meaningful patterns, has become a veritable cultural emblem, carried far beyond the continent’s borders. Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, in collaboration with the Mus\u00e9e de l’Homme, has decided to showcase this exceptional textile through an original exhibition. <\/span><\/p>\n Wax, much more than a simple fabric, is a veritable vector of culture and identity. Its origins go back a long way, to the Indonesian batik, before being industrialized by Europeans and adopted by West Africa. Today, it has become a symbol of cultural diversity and belonging, worn with pride by Africans and Afro-descendants the world over. <\/span><\/p>\n The “Wax” exhibition offers a rich and varied journey, exploring the many facets of this emblematic fabric. The public is invited to discover the history of Wax, from its origins to its golden age, via its role in the construction of plural identities and its place in African heritage. <\/span><\/p>\n The exhibition features a selection of exceptional pieces, from Indonesian batik seals to contemporary creations by African designers. On display are photographs by Seydou Ke\u00efta and Malick Sidib\u00e9, which bear witness to the rise of Wax in Africa in the 1950s-1960s, and creations by Adina Ntankeu, who fuses traditional ndop motifs with Wax printing techniques. <\/span><\/p>\n By hosting this exhibition, Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann is reaffirming its commitment to promoting African culture. “This project is fully in line with our commitment to promoting universal fashion, capable of reflecting the world’s diversity while federating talents and inspirations,” stresses Vincent S\u00e9n\u00e9cat, Director of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann. <\/span><\/p>\n The “Wax” exhibition at Galeries Lafayette is a not-to-be-missed event for all fashion and African culture enthusiasts. It offers a unique look at this emblematic fabric, revealing its history, cultural richness and creativity. An initiative that testifies to the commitment of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann and the Mus\u00e9e de l’Homme to the promotion of African cultural and creative industries. <\/span><\/p>\n Read also<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From February 7 to March 3, 2025, Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann is hosting an exceptional exhibition dedicated to Wax, the emblematic fabric of the African continent. In partnership with the Mus\u00e9e de l’Homme, this initiative highlights the history, cultural richness and creativity of this unique textile. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":8492,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[147],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mode-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9447"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9447\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9447"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9447"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Wax: a fabric steeped in history and symbolism<\/h3>\n
The Wax Exhibition at Galeries Lafayette: A Journey in Three Themes<\/h3>\n
Exceptional pieces and contemporary creations<\/h3>\n
Promoting African culture<\/h3>\n
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