How Well Do You Know Shweshwe?

Shweshwe is a fabric that is traditionally used to make various types of clothing. It is commonly used to make aprons, skirts, and wraparounds. However, trousers are not typically made from Shweshwe fabric.

In 1992, Da Gama Textiles acquired the exclusive rights to Three Cats, the renowned fabric brand manufactured by Spruce Manufacturing Co. Ltd in Manchester. This acquisition allowed Da Gama Textiles to become the sole distributor of Three Cats fabric, making it the most popular brand in the market.

In the 18th century, the most popular brand name was Three Cats. The question states that this brand was originally available in a specific color only. The correct answer is "Blue." This means that Three Cats brand was initially produced and sold in the color blue during that time period.

The correct answer is Zimbabwe. Da Gama Textiles has made shweshwe from cotton imported from Zimbabwe.

In 1890, a German factory developed a synthetic indigo dye to replace the cotton dye that is still used today.

The given options provide different widths for printing. Among these options, the correct answer is 80 cm.

Da Gama produces five million metres of shweshwe a year.

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The correct answer is Five million metres per annum. This means that by November 2013, Da Gama Textiles was producing five million metres of shweshwe fabric every year. This indicates a decrease in production compared to previous years.

Shweshwe was originally dyed in indigo. Indigo is a natural dye that produces a deep blue color. Shweshwe is a printed cotton fabric that is traditionally used to make clothing in South Africa. The indigo dye gives the fabric its characteristic blue color, which is an important part of its cultural significance.