Learning about African hair and skin When I got married to my African husband and the children started coming, I had to face some new challenges. My hair is totally straight, I wash it and comb it, finish. Well, that does not work with my babies. The boys are still an easier ride because their
For me the African patterns and colours work like sugar for the brain…I am totally addicted to them. They are very different and I just feel that we should wear them more often because they can affect our mood and cheer us up.
Actually, I can frankly say, I am totally addicted to African fabrics. Sometimes when I am in a bad mood, I will just type into Google: African prints, and I keep scrolling down and down and admire these beautiful colours….and after a while I just feel peace. And the urge, to get them. I get inspirations from looking at the colours, the patterns. So, that is me.
The name OMALICHA is an igbo word, which means BEAUTY. The idea of having my own designs and label came to my head after the birth of my fourth child, a little girl who followed her three brothers. The beauty in my children and the wonderful patterns of my fabrics inspire me daily to create something new and unique. I work together with talented seamstresses to make sure that you get the perfect quality.
The symbol in my logo is an ancient Adinkra (West African) symbol. It means STRENGTH. Why did I choose this symbol? First of all, I love symmetry. It means order for me. And then the curls make the symbol look so endless and deep. And finally, the meaning.
