Mud cloth patterns are characterized by geometric shapes and symbols, each of which has a meaning. The patterns are usually ...

The best metaphors come as naturally as sunrise; they aren’t forced or contrived. When you discover that kente cloth — real kente cloth, woven by hand, not the machine-made version — is the same both ...

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 ...

Senufo cloth has a rich history that dates back centuries in West Africa. Traditionally, it was used for ceremonial purposes ...

African-inspired patterns and textures are making a bold statement in modern interiors, blending heritage with contemporary aesthetics. From geometric mud cloths to earthy color palettes, these ...

Reviewed by Victoria L. Rovine in Art bulletin (New York) 101 (2) June 2019, pages 144-146. AFA copy Purchased from the Warren M. Robbins Library Endowment. ANTH copy has bookplate: Smithsonian ...

Dédé Rose Gamélé Creppy, who has died aged 89, was one of west Africa's most influential wax cloth traders. She was the youngest, and the last living,“Nana Benz” – the legendary first generation of ...