AKINA Ankara Classic Headband

Every name in the Naborhi collection is chosen with care. Akina comes from Yoruba/Swahili — it means one who brings together. This headband carries that name, cut from Ankara wax print cotton by skilled tailors in Lagos and made to order exclusively for you.

Wear it to pull back a look that needs anchoring. Works with natural hair, braids, or locs. Simple, striking, done.

100% premium Ankara cotton
- Elastic slip-on design
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Suitable for all hair types
- Ideal for everyday wear

Model Info: Our Model Faith is wearing Size 12 - Height 5"9

Ankara wax print is one of West Africa's most enduring textiles — bold, structured, and made to be seen. The cotton has real weight to it. It holds its shape, keeps its colour through wash after wash, and moves with the body rather than against it. Originally rooted in Indonesian batik, Ankara was carried to West Africa through trade and claimed so completely that it became its own. Today it is worn for celebrations, for ceremonies, for ordinary days made extraordinary.

Wax Print (100% Cotton)

Wax Print (100% Cotton). Cold wash, low iron. Do not tumble dry. Wash inside out to preserve colour.

Availability: Ready to Ship (48h Dispatch)

Made to Order: Ready to Ship: This piece is held in our UK warehouse and dispatched within 48 hours. UK delivery is fast, and international orders are securely shipped with tracking.

Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery. Items must be unworn and in original condition. Clearance items are final sale — no returns or exchanges. Original shipping costs and any duties or taxes paid are non-refundable.