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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

This beautiful collection of vibrant and colourful African textiles, carefully selected from North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa, will thrill and inspire artists and designers, particularly ...

Textile pattern by Constance Girard for Vlisco on view in Vlisco: African Fashion on a Global Stage (photo by the author for Hyperallergic) The story of Vlisco begins not in Dakar, Lagos, or Accra, ...

African weaving hubs are where traditional techniques are preserved and innovative designs are created. From vibrant patterns to intricate designs, each region has something unique to offer. Exploring ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Kim Cook, The Associated Press Trek through home decor stores these days and you’ll probably see goods from around the world — India, the Far East, South ...