How African fashion has gone Dutch

Relatively few people in Africa know that many of the most fashionable designs worn in the continent are actually created in the Netherlands.

A Dutch firm, Vlisco, has come to dominate an increasing lucrative fashion market in Africa with its distinctive and luxury fabrics.

The BBC's Anna Holligan has been trying to discover its secrets.

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