African textiles are famous for their bright colors and unique patterns. They are an important part of the continent's cultural heritage, and are now making waves in the global fashion scene. From the ...

The company behind some of Africa’s most popular fabrics is Dutch, but women vendors have managed to make the prints their own. With its geometric patterns, bold prints, and rich, electric pops of ...

In the bustling city of Columbus, Ohio, a talented artist is breaking barriers and bridging cultures through his creative mastery. Meet Jasper Dafeamekpor, a visionary graphic designer and traditional ...

Vintage African fabrics make for the perfect material to create unique throw pillows. The intricate patterns and vibrant ...

TAMPA, Fla. — African tribal culture has had a strong influence on high fashion, from athletic wear to couture runway shows. The unique threadwork not only produces these vibrant, sought-after fabrics ...

Most of us who enjoy good design are able to identify kente cloth at 50 paces. But the cognoscenti of African design will tell you this colorful cloth is only one of many exotic fabrics. Ernestine Ray ...

Eva Sonaike’s Nigerian heritage inspires the vibrant colours and patterns at her family house Eva Sonaike’s journey to becoming a textile designer began when she realised she could no longer stand the ...

In a small shop nestled inside the heart of Accra, Patience Golo prepares to stitch yards of African wax print for a wedding dress she is making for a client. The fabric is rich in colour: pops of ...