Hassan Hajjaj, “Afrikan Boy” (2012), Metallic Lambda print on 3mm Dibond in wood frame with Joly sardine tins ( image courtesy Taymour Grahne Collection, via fowler.ucla.edu) The bold, brightly ...

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 ...

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 ...

University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art staff and community curators pose for a photo at the opening of "Weaving Narratives: African Textiles in Iowa." Views and voices of the African community in ...

African textile designers are taking the world of fashion by storm, thanks to their bold patterns and rich cultural heritage ...

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 ...

The manufacturing of African print textiles has shifted to China in the 21st century. While they are widely consumed in African countries – and symbolic of the continent – the rise of “made in China” ...

Jenny Bell Bechtel Whyte, 75, a fashion designer who used African textiles and antique fabrics in her designs, died Sunday of cancer at a hospital in New York City. Whyte founded her own clothing line ...

Classic and timeless, authentic African textiles can add texture and interest to any decorating style. Melvina Mency, owner of Anitavee's Home Decor, an online store for African-inspired home accents, ...

Africa stands on the cusp of a game-changing opportunity to reshape its role in the global textile and apparel industry. According to TradeMap data, the continent currently takes a miniscule size of ...

The Massillon Museum has a long history of creating art exhibits tied to literature as part of an annual community reading program. “Homegoing,” a novel by Yaa Gyasi about two sisters from Africa ...