Support us in our next phase
Crowdfunder 2026 has begun!
Our aim: to upgrade our website & more!
Limited time offers & rewards
Available for the next 6 weeks or until numbers run out!
Crowdfunder Reward:
3m Bespoke Batik
Work virtually with the Bahoum family to
design your own African batik.
Limited numbers available
Crowdfunder Reward:
Beautiful Batik Bunting
1.5m of colourful flags
Every length unique
Perfect for special or everyday celebrations!
Crowdfunder Reward:
Limited Edition Tote Bag
Show your support loud and proud.
Unique design, made by us!
Pledge £25 to claim yours.
Crowdfunder reward:
Enter our Prize Draw!
Two chances to win an amazing goodie bag
£160 worth of prizes
£2 a ticket, buy as many as you want!
Support our Crowdfunder to gain exclusive rewards!
We are running a Crowdfunder campaign in order to raise funds for a new website.
Our current developer is looking to retire next year. He and Bob designed the site from scratch 10 years ago and it has served our customers well over the years. But technology moves fast and we believe now is the time for an upgrade.
Upgrading the website will not only benefit us with faster load times and more automated features, hopefully freeing us up to do more fun stuff like launching exciting new products! But you (our customers) will have a smoother shopping experience that will inspire creativity, connect community and be a place you will always want to return to.
These exclusive rewards are only available for the next 6 weeks!
What exclusive rewards are on offer?
Offers include:-
- A selection of money off vouchers, valid for 2 years
- Opportunity to collaborate with the Bahoum family and design your own African batik.
- Limited edition tote bag
- Beautiful batik bunting
- Prize draw entry!
More information can be found via The African Fabric Shop Official Crowdfunder UK page or here on our website.
Supporting us, means supporting our amazing suppliers!
By donating or claiming rewards via our Crowdfunder you will help free up the money generated through sales to purchase more products from our artisans and traders in Africa.
People like Esther, Grace and Yaya. All batik artists in Ghana.
Pru and her talented team of dyers at Langa Lapu in South Africa.
Kwaisi our trusted kente dealer who has bags full of old Kente fragments.
Eric our fabulous friend who sources our Bogolan cloths from Mali.
Oklah, just one of the amazing glass bead makers in Koforidua, Ghana.
Sandra and the Kudhinda team in Zimbabwe.
Christine and Kennedy producing beautiful embroideries and hand carved bone beads in Kenya.
Our dedicated indigo dyer, Musa, in The Gambia.
Plus many, many, many, local traders we deal with along the way.
We really hope together, we can make this happen. Push our small business to the next level, continue a legacy and carve our own path.
Thank you in advance for all your support. Just reading our story is enough. Whether you donate, pledge or talk about us to your stitching group. It all helps!
In the words of Bob....onwards!
Thanks, Jenny, Wally & Jade (and Magie & Bob)
Summer Opening Times
Having returned from winter in The Gambia. We are back to opening 5 days a week!
Looking forward to seeing you all over the coming months!
Monday : Closed
Tuesday : Closed
Wednesday : 10am - 4pm
Thursday : 10am - 4pm
Friday : 10am - 4pm
Saturday : 10am - 4pm
Sunday :10am - 4pm
Find us at our new location in Slaithwaite, a bustling little village with lots of lovely independently owned shops and cafès. Perfect for dodging rain showers and staying as warm as possible.
2 Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5AL
There is currently no signage but look out for the green door and the small fig tree!
Stitch Social @ The African Fabric Shop
Join Jade every 2nd Thursday of the month for a crafty get together!
NEXT STITCH SOCIAL: THURSDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 7PM - 8.30PM
Held in our cosy new workroom upstairs at 2, Lewisham Road, HD7 5AL.
Join us with your latest stitch project (knit, crochet, sewing, quilting, etc.)
Work, mend, create in a supportive social space where we all love textiles and crafting.
£3, tea/coffee and biscuits provided.
Pre-booking is available but not necessary.
If you would like to pre-book click HERE.
