The contemporary art world has seen an uptick in artists working with both textiles and with Indigenous craft traditions, but the two strands weave together in the work of Nengi Omuku, whose paintings ...

African mud cloth patterns are famous for their unique designs and cultural significance. These patterns, traditionally made ...

There’s a distinct buzz around the Africa Fashion exhibition at London’s prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum. The event, which opens on July 2 and stretches across two floors, is a fascinating ...

When Ifafunke Oladigbolu moved to Berkeley from Nigeria in 1991, she missed the vibrancy and vividness of Nigerian fashion. Knowing the impact of clothing on one’s self esteem, Oladigbolu said she ...

In recent years, African fashion has experienced a meteoric rise on the international scene. Talented designers, inspired by a rich heritage and deeply rooted traditions, are reinventing fashion codes ...

The founder of Nigerian clothing brand, P-Clothing, Amb Akolo Ibuaka, has expressed readiness to dominate the African clothing space with his famous clothing brand and unique style. He said in a ...

Nigerian fashion designer Seyi Vodi, has revealed that he now earns as much as $300,000 (about N400 million) to sew a single ...

Adire is a popular tie-dye fabric typically used for traditional outfits worn on special occasions in Nigeria - Copyright AFP TOYIN ADEDOKUN Adire is a popular tie ...

On Thursday, July 26, Olympic contenders will unveil their competing athletes on the world stage, outfitted in looks representative of their nation’s heritage and history. The opening ceremony is not ...

African mud cloth*, or *bogolanfini*, is a traditional textile from Mali, known for its unique patterns and earthy tones ...