A new show at the Fowler Museum at UCLA explores the ideas of appropriation and ownership of African dress, and how African history and culture is communicated through the printed fabrics. African ...

The way one dresses can express their heritage, culture, style and so much more. African-print textiles, which were actually inspired by batik or wax-resist cloth from Indonesia, have been used to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Step inside the second-floor galleries of the Mint Museum Randolph and immerse yourself in the rhythmic patterns and velvety ...

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY. OMAHA’S NEWS LEADER HAS YOUR FIRST LOOK AT AN UPCOMING EXHIBIT AT KANEKO. IT’S CALLED THE FABRICS OF AFRICA EXHIBIT SHOWCASES AFRICAN CULTURE THROUGH TRADITIONAL TEXTILES. KETV ...

In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and ...

One of the great things about Internet journalism is the dialogue it fosters among writers, readers and sources. At its best, the readers become sources and inform the writer with details he didn't ...

A solo art exhibition of a stunning collection of 13 textile works crafted from vibrant designs of Ankara fabrics by one of Nigeria’s contemporary artists Kaosiemenma Uchendu-Edeh, was held at ArtQuay ...

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 color: pops of ...

The choice of backing material can make or break your textile wall art. Wooden frames or canvas boards are popular choices, as they provide a sturdy base while adding an aesthetic appeal. Make sure ...