Capulana

Capulana is a waxed cotton cloth that was and still is traditionally used as a sarong, wrapped around the waist. In Mozambique, where I am from, women can be seen using capulanas as stylish clothing, as bags to carry heavy items, or even as wraps to carry their babies on their backs. The material is truly diverse and is absolutely beautiful, with intricate African patterns and vibrant colours.

Like the famous Mozambican novelist Paulina Chizane says: "'A real Mozambican woman must have a capulana, two capulanas, or ten capulanas, there can never be too many! Like the women themselves capulanas have a name and tell stories."

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Capulana has also started to become trendy in the Western World, as the distinctive material can sometimes be spotted as pillow cases in home decor magazines or even on designer catwalks as fashion accessories.

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Here are some of my favourite items made from capulana: