Ajanku has been an artist for her entire life. “I sat at the knees of my quilt-making grandmother,” Ajanku said. “My other ...

The African American Quilt & Doll Show opened author Silk Allen’s to the cultural history of quilts and cloth dolls. [Photo by Silk Allen] I am a 41-year-old doll collector. I collect modern Black and ...

Four cultural stewards of sustainability unpack how indigo embodies Black fashion’s legacy of labor, innovation, and enduring ...

Imane Ayissi’s fall couture show blends African tradition with Parisian craftsmanship. Presented on Monday, the collection ...

More than just clothing material, African textiles, vibrant pieces of cultural heritage, are stories, traditions, and histories woven into patterns ...

On May 25th, in celebration of Africa Day, the second session of AFRI CONVERSE 2025 was held at the Expo 2025 venue in Osaka. Centered around the theme of “African Textiles”, the event explored the ...

These African fabrics are not only visually striking but also deeply meaningful—each vivid color and intricate pattern reflects the culture, history, and messages of the region it originates from.

Inspired by African ewe cloths, working with my weavers I created a very appealing, interlacing, slightly uneven, warp and weft pattern that we sell a lot of, principally for upholstery, curtains and ...

More than fabric, African textiles are a medium of storytelling, weaving cultural narratives through intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Each piece of cloth carries historical significance ...

Durable performance textiles shouldn’t sacrifice good design. The following patterns explore color and abstract designs, many of which are inspired by landscapes, while finding inventive ways to ...

Each textile uniquely ties the wearer to their ancestry while also offering functionality for specific climates and events. Modern Trends Influenced By African Heritage Modern African fashion merges ...