UndaMeta FAQs
UndaMeta is a marketplace for African-inspired surface pattern design and fabrics. We are a platform that actively connects textile print designers, fabric makers and buyers. We partner with independent designers to market and sell their repeat patterns, adaptable to any surface. Currently, we specialize in printing these designs on fabrics for diverse applications.
UndaMeta went live on February 20, 2023, thanks to funding from the African Hub for Sustainable Creative Economies (AHSCE) and the University of Nairobi, amoung others.
Surface pattern design is the art of creating repeating designs for a wide range of manufactured products. These patterns can be drawn or visualized by hand and applied manually, or they can be digitally printed for production. They appear everywhere—on wallpaper, wrapping paper, upholstery, fabric, apparel, and even flooring. Essentially, it’s the visual detail that brings life to everyday surfaces.
Despite its global presence, digital surface pattern design is largely dominated by Western and Eastern aesthetics, with African-inspired patterns remaining underrepresented. Our platform aims to change that by providing a space for African designers to showcase their unique patterns.
We work with talented artists skilled in print techniques and 2D computer-aided design, enabling them to sell their repeat patterns through a seamless digital marketplace. Unlike mass production, we operate on a print-on-demand model, ensuring that each order is custom-printed with minimal waste. This allows customers to shop for authentic African-inspired designs while providing designers with passive income opportunities, ensuring that Africa’s rich artistic heritage is both seen and valued worldwide.
Traditionally, African textiles held deep cultural significance, and were often used for social, political, and ceremonial purposes. They served, as a powerful medium of communication and artistic expression. Historically, textiles were even used as a form of currency in some regions. Today, they continue to be an integral part of African identity and are gaining global recognition for their vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and unique cultural stories.
African textiles incorporate African art, symbols, semiotics, objects, scenery, philosophy, lifestyle, myths, customs, stories, literature, events, and all that pertains to life in Africa. It is one that may not be entirely African but is predominantly African. They embrace the translation of what life is for the person who is fundamentally African in their outlook to life. They represent all that is intangible and tangible in African culture such as music, dance, food, nature, fashion, politics, education, weather.
That which is African can be expressed in any art genre, from Realism, to Expressionism, and Impressionism, The Abstract, Pop Art, Bauhaus, Surrealism, Romanticism, Fauvism, Dadaism, Cubism, Constructivism, and Futurism as well as The De Stijl style can be used among many others. Your textiles can be expressed using a composite of these if that is what appeals to you. On the converse, the treasure trove of textiles you design, can be inspired by African art styles such as Tinga Tinga, or Makonde carvings. They can be informed by the art produced by personalities such as Twins Seven Seven, Cheri Samba, Wangechi Mutu, Ibrahim El-Salahi, Joy Adamson and Yinka Shonibare among a diversity of other Africans of every spectrum of human colour.
Your textiles will tell the African story. They will hark back to the past, be domiciled in the present, or move into the future or if you prefer, span all the eras you choose to live in. Simply endeavour to express your textiles in their full living, breathing form. Remember, it does not have to be designed by an African to be African, however, if an African designs it, it does not make it African.
What is African to you? If you are still baffled, confused, or discombobulated by all this, email us for a discussion on what you can submit. Hopefully, we will not confuse each other further. All the best in your African design journey… Join us, the adventure has just begun.
UndaMeta joins hands with textile designers to offer African-inspired surface pattern designs for sale. To join our community, you can access our vendor dashboard by clicking “Sell Your Design” where you will be requested to “Join Now”. Create an account and start uploading your patterns. A preliminary vetting process will be done for first-time designers before having their work live on the website. Each design is vetted and if UndaMeta deems it acceptable, the design will be showcased on our website. Normally this will be done within three working days. Designers are encouraged to read our Technical Specifications at the end to learn more about the nature of pattern design files and artwork we accept.
For every design and fabric sold on the Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition, Designers earn a Commission of USD One Dollar and Thirty-Eight Cents ($1.38) per metre sold.
If they have exceptional designs, their digital textile print design will be showcased in the Designer’s Exclusive Edition where they earn a 60% Commission worth USD Two Hundred and Forty Dollars ($240.00) for every downloaded design. Once the Buyer purchases a textile print design from this collection, this particular design is taken off the website.
In March 2024, we also introduced the category UndaMeta Leso. Textile designers selling their khanga designs on this section for industrially printed bulk orders will earn a Commission for every design and fabric sold on the UndaMeta Leso Edition, Designers earn a Commission of USD Zero Point Two Two Four Cents ($0.224) per metre sold. This translates to USD Nine Hundred and Twenty-Four ($924.00). In this section, the Buyer receives MOQs of Two Thousand Five Hundred (2,500) leso pieces which amount to Four Thousand One Hundred and Twenty-Five metres (4,125m).
To view our Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition, registration is not required. However, to access our Designer’s Exclusive Edition collection you will need to register. This process takes only a few minutes, requiring you to provide your full name, designation, company, and email address.
Log onto undameta.com and on the top bar menu, click “Designs”. There are three options on the drop down menu. Click and browse our Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition or UndaMeta Leso Edition or Designers Exclusive Edition to view a variety of African-inspired surface pattern designs.
On the Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition, buyers purchase a combination of both fabric and their preferred print design. We offer over a dozen high-quality fabrics to choose from. One also must select the meterage order quantity (MOQ). Our minimum order quantity starts at three (3) metres, with a maximum of five hundred (500) metres per design in a single order. This ensures exclusivity and prevents the fabric from becoming too common.
Because of the nature of Leso production, the UndaMeta Leso Edition, comes at a minimum order quantity (MOQ) is 4,125 metres (m). This is an equivalent of 2,500 industrially printed lesos. We, can pack them in pairs as is traditionally done if you would prefer this.
Payments are made online through our secure eCommerce platform. When you purchase UndaMeta fabric from any collection, we offer free shipping across Kenya. For international shipping, contact us to arrange delivery at an additional cost.
In accordance with Kenya’s local government requirements, a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 16% is applied to each textile purchase.
You may also purchase from our Designer’s Exclusive Edition. Here, you’ll find premium pattern designs that you can use freely on multiple surfaces of your choice, with worldwide exclusive rights—all at one flat price.
To access this edition, simply fill out the form on the Designers Exclusive Edition portal. We’ll send you a unique code, granting you access to browse, select, and purchase designs. Once you’ve made your choice, you’ll receive a downloadable folder with your surface pattern design via email.
UndaMeta curates original and African-inspired digital pattern designs (prints) that celebrate Africa’s rich cultural heritage. We also cover authentic prints created for fashion designers’ collections, from catwalk reactive trends or private collectors, or original pieces for contemporary art prints.
In as much as we elevate African-inspired surface design prints, we accept designs from any nationality.
For every sale, the Designer earns a commission.
UndaMeta’s Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition, offers a diverse selection of pattern designs on fabric, featuring a curated collection of over 300 patterns on this edition. Buyers purchase either polyester-based, blended, or natural fabrics alongside a surface pattern design of their choice. Before checkout, Buyers must also select their required meterage.
The cost of a printed textile ranges from United States Dollars Eleven and Eighty-Six Cents ($11.86) to United States Dollars Seventeen and Eighty Cents ($ 17.80) per metre, with a minimum order of Three (3) metres per transaction. For certain textiles, an Origination Fee may apply. A Value Added Tax (VAT) of Sixteen Percent (16%) is levied on each sale. Buyers who wish to receive an Electronic Tax Register (ETR) receipt should include their Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Personal Identification Number (PIN) before checkout.
To maintain exclusivity, the sale of any one pattern design is capped at Five Hundred (500) metres. However, where a single Buyer requires more than Five Hundred (500) metres, additional quantities may be considered under a special agreement.
Shipping:
- Free shipping within Kenya.
- For Buyers outside Kenya, shipping is facilitated through DHL Express or a preferred courier at a nominal fee.
A Buyer must formally request access to this exclusive collection. Upon approval, they will receive a unique access code to view a curated selection of designs from our in-house textile designers and crème de la crème design consultants.
Each design is priced at Four Hundred United States Dollars ($400.00). A 16% VAT is applied to all purchases. Buyers requiring an Electronic Tax Register (ETR) receipt should include their Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN before checkout.
Once purchased, on email, the Buyer will receive a folder containing all high-resolution digital assets of the surface pattern design. The Buyer may print the design independently or opt to have UndaMeta handle the printing. If printing through UndaMeta, the Buyer must provide details of the required fabric type and meterage.
Khangas/lesos (as they are known in Kenya) are beautifully designed pieces of pure cotton fabric, cherished across East Africa. They are traditionally worn by coastal communities and are commonly used during festive occasions or given as gifts.
All UndaMeta Lesos feature traditional borders (pindo) and bold, vibrant prints designed by independent artists. Our industrially printed lesos typically feature three colours, including key (black) and two spot colours. However, some contemporary designs may not include borders but still adhere to this three-colour principle.
A pair of lesos is called a gora and is joined along the width of the fabric. On the UndaMeta Leso Edition, industrially printed lesos have a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 2,500 individual pieces (bulk print). Orders are delivered cut and packed as a gora within 14 working days.
Beyond bulk printing, Buyers also have the option to print their own digital designs on any of our fabric types. The leso pattern will be printed on one side only, edge-to-edge, and will match the width of the chosen fabric. Both our industrially printed and digitally printed lesos are of exceptional quality.
Buyers may request a methali (proverb or Swahili saying) change, provided the character count does not exceed 70. Please include the revised methali in the “Notes” section before checkout.
A 16% VAT applies to all purchases. Buyers who require an Electronic Tax Register (ETR) receipt should include their Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN before checkout. Shipping within Kenya is free, while international Buyers may opt for DHL Express or their preferred shipping provider for a nominal fee.
Reach out to UndaMeta through our contact form. We shall get back to you within 2 work days.
UndaMeta offers 15 textile prints on 15 different fabric types. For natural fabrics, we have 8 options: Bahati, Baraka, Bedazzle, Taarab, Tangawizi, Taikenya, Tiara, and Trailblazer. For poly-based and blends, we offer 7 options: Becoming, Bliss, Bloom, Bustani, Sassy, Sensational, and Sparkle. Please visit our Fabric Types and Fabric Pricing pages to know more.
Origination Fees cover the printer’s review and reconfiguration of design files into a format suitable for their digital printing machines, which require a specific format.
These one-time fees are applied at checkout when a Buyer purchases any of the “B” fabrics: they include, Bahati, Baraka, Becoming, Bedazzle, Bliss, Bloom, and Bustani.
When a Buyer purchases a design on a “B” fabric type, the Origination Fee of US Dollars Nineteen Dollars and Ten Cents ($19.10) will be charged. Once purchased, subsequent orders will not include the Origination Fees.
Log onto UndaMeta.com and browse any products listed under our “Designs” menu. You can shop using either of the two methods below. Once you complete your selection, you will be prompted to initiate the order transaction.
UndaMeta accepts payments in US Dollars ($) or Kenya Shillings (KES). A currency switcher is available on the middle right-hand edge of each product page.
You can purchase patterns online in two ways:
1 – By PesaPal
All licensed designs and fabrics are priced. Select a product, choose the option/quantities from any Edition, and click on ‘Add to Cart’. Once you have added all your items to the cart, click on the shopping basket (Cart) at the top right-hand corner of the website. This will display your full order details and prompt you to ‘Proceed to Checkout’. Click this button. At checkout, you will be required to fill in your billing and shipping details.
Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition Orders
For purchases from the Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition range, select your preferred pattern design. Choose any one of the fourteen (14) fabric types from the drop-down menu. However, for all fabrics beginning with the letter ‘B’, an Origination Fee of USD 19.10 applies. This one-time fee covers the transfer of digital patterns onto approved digital machinery and the secure storage of design files. The “B” textiles include: Bedazzle, Bustani, Bliss, Bloom, Baraka, Bahati, and Becoming.
All other textiles do not incur an Origination Fee.
Click ‘Add to Cart’.
Note that a 16% VAT is applied to each purchase.
Verify the details and proceed to checkout by selecting the “PesaPal” radio button to make a payment. Also, check the box confirming you have read our Terms and Conditions. If you require an ETR receipt, please enter your Kenyan KRA PIN in the designated field before checkout.
For PesaPal payments, various methods are available, including MPesa, Airtel Money, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express debit or credit cards. Enter your details correctly on the PesaPal payment form.
Once checkout is complete, UndaMeta will receive automatic notifications from PesaPal regarding your payment and order details. If the transaction is successful, we will begin processing your order.
You will receive an email or message shortly after completing the transaction with an estimated shipping timeline.
Fabric printing orders: Shipping within Kenya is free.
International orders: DHL Express or your preferred shipping provider is available for a nominal fee.
We require 14 working days to deliver your order.
Designers Exclusive Edition Orders
Select the exclusive designs you wish to purchase and click ‘Add to Cart’. Once all your selections are in the cart, click on the shopping basket (Cart) at the top right-hand corner of the website. This will display your full order details and prompt you to ‘Proceed to Checkout’. Click this button. At checkout, you will be required to fill in your billing and shipping details.
A 16% VAT is applied to each purchase.
Verify the details and proceed to checkout by selecting the “PesaPal” radio button to make a payment. Also, check the box confirming you have read our Terms and Conditions. If you require an ETR receipt, please enter your Kenyan KRA PIN in the designated field before checkout.
For PesaPal payments, various methods are available, including MPesa, Airtel Money, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express debit or credit cards. Enter your details correctly on the PesaPal payment form.
Once checkout is complete, UndaMeta will receive automatic notifications from PesaPal regarding your payment and order details. If the transaction is successful, we will recieve an email confirming your order.
For designs purchased from the Designer’s Exclusive collection, the digital files will be available for immediate download via email.
To watch a simple demonstration on how to buy fabric from UndaMeta, click here.
UndaMeta Leso Edition Orders
For purchases from the UndaMeta Leso Edition, select your preferred khanga design. Choose “Taikenya” from the fabric type drop-down menu.
Click ‘Add to Cart’. Bulk printing starts at 4,125 metres (m), priced at USD 16,541.25. Increase the meterage if neccessary.
A 16% VAT is applied to each purchase before checkout.
Confirm that the proverb (methali) on your khanga is correct. If you would like a different proverb, indicate your preference in the “Notes” section or email us within 48 hours of placing your order.
Verify the details and proceed to checkout by selecting the “PesaPal” radio button to make a payment. Also, check the box confirming you have read our Terms and Conditions. If you require an ETR receipt, please enter your Kenyan KRA PIN in the designated field before checkout.
For PesaPal payments, various methods are available, including MPesa, Airtel Money, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express debit or credit cards. Enter your details correctly on the PesaPal payment form.
Once checkout is complete, UndaMeta will receive automatic notifications from PesaPal regarding your payment and order details. If the transaction is successful, we will begin processing your order.
You will receive an email or message shortly after completing the transaction with an estimated shipping timeline.
Leso printing orders: Shipping within Kenya is free.
International orders: DHL Express or your preferred shipping provider is available for a nominal fee.
We require 14–28 working days to deliver your order. You will receive 2,500 industrially printed lesos. If preferred, we can pack them in pairs, as is traditionally done.
2 – By PayPal
At checkout, you may also choose PayPal as your payment method. Follow the instructions above and select the “PayPal” button before proceeding.
You will be required to pay using your PayPal email address account. PayPal only accepts payments in US Dollars ($).
Once the transaction is complete, you will receive a receipt with your order details via email.
All shipping and tax information mentioned above also applies to PayPal transactions.
Buyers will receive custom fabric that will have the print of any one (or more) of the surface pattern designs available on the UndaMeta website.
Do note that UndaMeta requires one to purchase a minimum of three (3) metres of custom fabric per each order. Buyers can collectively order a maximum of five hundred (500) meters of custom fabric for the Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition. However, if a single buyer is keen on buying over 500 meters from the Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition collection, we will consider this on a case-by-case basis.
Buyers will receive a downloadable folder via email containing the digital assets of the surface pattern design. Formats include PSD/AI/EPS and JPEG files of the design, ready for print.
For some designs they have up to 2-3 additional colourways inclusive of the design pack. To see more about the pattern design specifications, do see below for our UndaMeta Technical Specifications for surface pattern designs.
The Buyer will receive 2500 lesos packed as 1250 gora. One (1) gora is equivalent to two (2) leso pieces. Each leso is printed on our lightweight Taikenya fabric, measuring 165 x 116 cm and finished to a cut.
These industrially printed lesos are printed in three colours only; Key (Black) and two (2) spot colours.
Yes we do. But only for our Designer’s Exclusive Edition. UndaMeta in collaboration with the specific designer are happy to make considerations for customization such as colour matching, resizing and format adjustments and within reason that the design does not fundamentally change in design. If you would like to change/amend the design of our Designer’s Exclusive Edition, we would contact the designer to ask if this is possible and what cost would be involved to amend the design and contact you with the details.
However, for the Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition, we do not customize any of the surface pattern designs and are sold as is.
Our designers prepare and finish your designs in either Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or Procreate.
You will receive a high-resolution TIFF or AI file and a JPEG in repeat unless placement print. This design is exclusive which means you will have total use of the design and for unlimited reproduction. Only sold once and removed from the marketplace forever.
Yes. All copyright and intellectual property rights are transferred to you if you purchase a Designer’s Exclusive Edition design from us.
We cannot guarantee that this is possible as some of our designers sell their designs on other platforms. However, if you would like us to make the attempt to check this availability for the design to be purchased outright as an exclusive design, email us at info@undameta.com and we will get in touch with the designer to request if it is possible to purchase the design as a Designer’s Exclusive Edition design. Sometimes it may be possible so please do ask.
UndaMeta accepts a wide range of payment methods, including approved Kenyan mobile money services like MPESA by Safaricom and Airtel Money, as well as local and international credit and debit cards such as VISA, American Express, and MasterCard through our PesaPal payment gateway partner.
Additionally, payments can be made using PayPal. Kindly note that our PayPal widget only accepts transactions in US Dollars (USD).
No. At the moment we do not accept returns. For designs from the Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition, Designers are expected to print their swatch samples to ensure that their textile pattern designs appear as envisioned and are assured of the print registration and quality.
For the Designer’s Exclusive Edition, we also do not accept refunds or returns of patterns once purchased and downloaded. However, if the file has an error, please contact us and we shall send you the file again by secure email.
Yes. For customers outside Kenya, we use DHL Express or your preferred shipping provider for a nominal fee. However, if you intend to make your own arrangements for shipping, do email info@undameta.com We can facilitate for you the shipment with a preferred shipping partner who has offices within Nairobi, Kenya. Do note that the shipping cost, insurance and risk burden would be borne by the Buyer.
Fabric and Pattern Limited Edition designs – The designs will come on fabric. Depending on the fabric chosen, one can use the fabric for personal use, in fashion apparel, patchwork, quilting, upholstery, outdoor textiles, or print pieces for art for your home. They also can be used in commercial production for resale up to 500 metres and no more. If you need a larger run of fabric then you may consider our Designer’s Exclusive Edition designs or get in touch with us.
Designer’s Exclusive Edition designs – these surface designs are digital files that are downloadable. These designs are also fit for the fashion, apparel and interior design industry. They can be used in commercial production for resale on unlimited units/metres. Purchase from this edition and buy the design outright giving you total exclusivity on the design, and can be used for as many products as you wish.
Besides owning the design rights, the copyright passes over to you on a sale. This gives you total exclusivity – for unlimited commercial production. Once purchased, the designs are removed from the marketplace.
Metameta is UndaMeta’s blog section. Here we keep our Buyers and Designers updated on the latest trends in surface pattern design, textile and fashion, news and latest UndaMeta projects.
Mainly of African origin, our designers are a mix. From young and upcoming designers, to celebrity-status designers with various forms of styles. However, if you are unable to find a print design that fits your purpose or next project, you may send us a brief at info@undameta.com
The Vendor Name must be unique and determines the name used throughout the store. If the name is taken, an error will be returned after submitting the form.
Glad that you are considering joining our ever-growing community of textile and surface pattern designers. Our end-to-end eCommerce website allows vendors (Designers) to sign-up and upload their seamless pattern designs for marketing and direct selling to the public. To sell, you must register to join UndaMeta as a Creator. Click the black button “Sell Your Design” to start and click “Join Now” to submit your details.
We take three working days to review your uploaded designs. Please see here for a video to demonstrate “How to Sell Your Design on UndaMeta”.
UndaMeta curates these designs on either the Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition, UndaMeta Leso Edition or Designer’s Exclusive Edition. Once a design is purchased, Designers will retain a commission from each pattern design sold on the platform. To know more about payments, do have a look at our UndaMeta Terms and Conditions page.
UndaMeta is open to partnering with emerging, experienced and award-winning designers/illustrators.
We strongly encourage anyone above the age of eighteen (18) years, who has an appreciation for and can create African-inspired surface pattern design to join. Each designer must be proficient in using appropriate vector and raster digital tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or Procreate to design their repeat motifs.
UndaMeta does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Before a design appears on our website, we conduct a thorough review of the uploaded files. We examine two key files:
- A small, optimized JPEG/PNG preview (700 x 700 px; 1:1 ratio preferred).
- A high-resolution artwork file created in Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, or Adobe Photoshop. Our platform accepts PDF uploads, or designers can submit their artwork via WeTransfer to info@undameta.com.
Design Review Process
During the design review phase, we check for the following:
- Technical Specifications: Does the design meet our technical requirements? (See the end of the FAQs for details.)
- Colour Accuracy: Are the colours applied correctly?
- Seamless Repeat: Does the pattern tile properly, or are there visible gaps or misalignments?
- Quality Control: Are there any noticeable errors or inconsistencies?
- Print Gaps: Are there unintended white lines where the motif connects?
- Authenticity: Has the design been plagiarized? We only accept original, authentic designs.
Print Review Process
Before printing, we conduct another round of checks to ensure:
- Print-Ready Files: Is the high-resolution file correctly formatted for printing?
- Pattern Continuity: Does the repeat pattern have any skips or errors? We make in-house adjustments if necessary, such as resizing to fit different textile widths while maintaining proportions.
- Fabric Accuracy: Based on the client’s order, is the design printed on the correct fabric?
- Colour Registration: Are the colours accurately aligned?
- Order Accuracy: Has the correct meterage been printed?
Our goal is to maintain high-quality standards while ensuring that every design is print-ready and visually flawless.
Yes. Designers can have their pattern designs mocked up in 2D and/or 3D formats. However, all mockups are created exclusively by UndaMeta’s in-house design team to ensure consistency across the website in terms of style, format, and design treatment.
2D Mockups
- A set of five (5) 2D mockups costs KES 1,000 (USD 8) per pattern design. These include the pattern applied to:
- A female model (profile and portrait view)
- A tote bag
- A beach chair
- A duvet cover
- For inquiries or payment, email akello@undameta.com with the subject “2D Vendor Mockups Request” and copy info@undameta.com.
Once completed, our in-house team will upload the mockups to the corresponding pattern design listed in the Pattern and Fabric Limited Edition section. For more details, visit “UndaMeta Mockups Available” .
3D Mockups & Animation
Designers will receive:
- One (1) 3D model mockup costs KES 6,000 (USD 47) per design. The model (male, female, of ages between 6-70) who will be wearing your pattern design as fabric in a beautifully constructed contemporary outfit. The model will be in 5 different views:
- A full portrait, full frontal
- A full portrait, side view A
- A full portrait, side view B
- A full portrait, three quarter view/ profile
- A full portrait, back view
- For an additional short 15-sec 360° animation of the 3D model spinning, this costs KES 3,600 (USD 75) per design.
- Therefore, if you would like to have a 3D model in all angles and a 360° animation of the same model, this costs KES. 9,600 (USD) per design.
- For inquiries or payment, email akello@undameta.com with the subject “3D Model and Animation Mockup Request” and copy info@undameta.com.
Once completed, our in-house team will upload the 3D mockups/ animation to the corresponding product listing/pattern design.
Our professional, inhouse 3D Fashion Digital Designer will determine the race, garment, accessories and style for the mockup and animation.
To see illustrative examples of 3D model mockups and animations featuring a diverse range of models wearing UndaMeta pattern designs click here and here.
Please check this link for how to upload your new design on UndaMeta.
Yes. On our Pattern and Fabric Edition and UndaMeta Leso Edition, you can view your pattern by using the search button (indicated by a magnifying glass on the top menu bar) and entering the name of your pattern design file.
Once you find your pattern, click on “By [Vendor Name]”—located below the pattern design—to access your full range of designs.
Yes. We respond on all enquiries within 48 hours. You may contact us using this form.
No, we do not accept AI-generated designs. We expect designers to create their work manually—through drawing, sketching, designing, and digitally editing—using creative or graphic software tools only.
Specification requirement
1. File type (software). Any vector or raster-based software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Inkscape etc.
2. Design file formats
Tiff. AI or Layered File PDF formats, high resolution
3. Colour profile
CMYK palette
4. Colour map
Pantone/ CMYK
5. Pattern file size for print
Strictly 150cm Wide x 100cm Height
6. Pattern file size for the website
Strictly square format in JPEG, PNG or WEBP (preferred) format
7. Repetition
Patterns must match in repetition, to enable seamless scalability during bulk production. Work with the Pattern file size given above and ensure that the files submitted are exact repeats only. Do not submit multiple patterned artworks. If the tile repeats flawlessly they will be duplicated for width and length as required.
8. Resolution
Minimum 72 dpi; Maximum 300 dpi
9. Scale
Artwork should be supplied at 1:1 print scale
10. Pure black colour settings
C=100%, M=100%, Y=100%, K=100%
For detailed instructions on uploading and selling your surface pattern design on UndaMeta, we recommend watching this brief video.
Specification requirement
1. File type (software). Any vector or raster-based software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Inkscape etc.
2. Design file formats
EPS or AI formats
3. Colour profile
CMYK palette with one key (100% Black) and two (2) spot colours. Use Pantone (Solid Coated) colour space for your spot colours.
4. Colour map
Pantone/ CMYK
5. Pattern file size for print
165cm Wide x 116cm Height
6. Pattern file size for the website
Strictly square format in JPEG, PNG or WEBP (preferred) format
7. Repetition
Patterns must match in repetition, to enable seamless scalability during bulk production. Work with the Pattern file size given above and ensure that the files submitted are exact repeats only. Do not submit multiple patterned artworks. If the tile repeats flawlessly they will be duplicated for width and length as required.
Ensure you have a pindo all round your khanga design.
8. Resolution
Minimum 150 dpi and Maximum 300 dpi
9. Scale
Artwork should be supplied at 1:1 print scale
10. Pure black colour settings
C=100%, M=100%, Y=100%, K=100%
Click here to access our Khanga frame specification format.