The African Fabric Shop

The African Fabric Shop The African Fabric Shop is a fair trade business based in West Yorkshire. Selling stunning African textiles and beads to customers world wide.

Conecting you with the artisans of Africa. The African Fabric Shop is a specialist fair trade dealer in all types of African fabrics, textiles and beads. It is also an online showcase for Magie Relph - textile artist, quilter, teacher and author of African Wax Print: A Textile Journey. Magie Relph and Bob Irwin have travelled the length and breadth of Africa for over 25 years, searching out fabulo

us textiles, beads and baskets directly from the makers - a genuine fair trade business. We open by appointment - please phone or email to agree a date.

Magie and Bob, founders of The African Fabric Shop will be with us tomorrow from 10amCome and have a chat with them abou...
12/06/2026

Magie and Bob, founders of The African Fabric Shop will be with us tomorrow from 10am
Come and have a chat with them about their travels, textile collection and how they fell in love with Africa.
Saturday 13th June
10am - 4pm
Upstairs, 2 Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AL

We have a few things happening this week in our space upstairs….2, Lewisham Road, HD7 5ALThursday 11th June Stitch Socia...
08/06/2026

We have a few things happening this week in our space upstairs….2, Lewisham Road, HD7 5AL
Thursday 11th June
Stitch Social 7pm - 8.30pm £3
Friday 12th June
Workshop: Postcards from Africa with Magie Relph
10.30am - 12.30pm £20
Saturday 13th June
Pop-up shop: African Vintage Textiles
10am - 4pm

If you are out and about in Slaithwaite today for the Scarecrow festival come and see our pride of cowardly lions! 🦁🦁🦁 ...
31/05/2026

If you are out and about in Slaithwaite today for the Scarecrow festival come and see our pride of cowardly lions! 🦁🦁🦁

African Fabric Bottle Lamp WorkshopSunday 31st May 10.30am or 1.30pm sessions.2, Lewisham Rd. Slaithwaite, HD7 5AL.For b...
20/05/2026

African Fabric Bottle Lamp Workshop
Sunday 31st May 10.30am or 1.30pm sessions.
2, Lewisham Rd. Slaithwaite, HD7 5AL.
For booking visit the website.
Or follow the link in our story.

We love spending time Unfortunately this year we can only attend Sunday.Catch us there between 10am and 5pm
14/05/2026

We love spending time
Unfortunately this year we can only attend Sunday.
Catch us there between 10am and 5pm

Yep. The weather is confusing but myself and Jade will be hanging out tomorrow with our current projects.Would be lovely...
13/05/2026

Yep. The weather is confusing but myself and Jade will be hanging out tomorrow with our current projects.
Would be lovely if you could come join us with yours!
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Final days of our SALE.Online & in-store.Ends midnight Sunday 26th April.Link yo website in bio
25/04/2026

Final days of our SALE.
Online & in-store.
Ends midnight Sunday 26th April.
Link yo website in bio

Just a taster of our Spring SALE offers available this week.More online and in-store
18/04/2026

Just a taster of our Spring SALE offers available this week.
More online and in-store

🔊10 days of our SPRING SALE starts today!Discounts available on selected products online & in-store.Shop open 10am - 4pm...
17/04/2026

🔊10 days of our SPRING SALE starts today!
Discounts available on selected products online & in-store.
Shop open 10am - 4pm, Wednesday - Sunday
Closed Monday & Tuesday

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Looking forward to attending World Textile Day East this year. Hopefully without the car problems of last year! 😂Talks f...
16/04/2026

Looking forward to attending World Textile Day East this year. Hopefully without the car problems of last year! 😂
Talks from our experts at 11am and 2pm.
Beverages and food available.
Makes the day a fun and interesting one for all textile enthusiasts!
Some familiar faces will also be in attendance, topping up their retirement funds!

Address

2 Lewisham Road
Slaithwaite
HD75AL

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

01484 850629

Website

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