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 ...

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 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 used for a variety of decorating accessories such as wall hangings, bedspreads and throw pillows. Here are three common fabrics used in home design: – Kente cloth: The word “kente ...

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, ...

To add patterns to your dyed fabric, use stencils or stamps made from natural materials like leaves or wood blocks. Dip ...

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 ...

For the 14th annual Art and Architecture History Capstone course, students worked with staff of the Art Museum to develop the original exhibition Art & Exchange: African Textiles in the Global ...

Transforming African fabric scraps into cushion covers is an easy way to add color and pattern to your living room or bedroom ...

Once hailed as the cornerstone of US-Africa economic engagement, AGOA had allowed more than 30 African nations to export ...