Guaranteed Authentic Vlisco Wax Block. The Vlisco wax block is a product of the commercialism of the Dutch. They have served the West and Central African market since 1846. Vlisco originally produced batik fabrics for Dutch East Indies; its colony at the time which is the present day Indonesia. African soldiers who were on a commission took the colorful fabrics home to share with their poeple. The people fell in love with the fabrics and the soldiers kept supplying it to them. Vlisco then expanded it's market and started designing the wax block for it's African consumers. Africa and Africans around the world holds the biggest market for Vlisco products. Vlisco brand shares in an extraordinary heritage of design and innovation that is grounded in Africa's tradition and love of nature while adapting to the needs of its growing consumer class. In Africa and among Africans around the world; wearing authentic wax print by Vlisco is as good as driving a Rolls Royce. Majority of the Vlisco wax print are given a name as soon as they hit the African soil. The designs and colors on a fabric reveals a story, often meaningful to the wearer and their community. It may also provide information about the wearer’s tribal origin, social standing, age and marital status. Clothing plays an important role in African society because it says alot about who you are! Tenuci is an official dealer of VLISCO products where authenticity is guaranted!