African mud cloth or bogolanfini is a traditional fabric from Mali. The one-of-a-kind textile is made with fermented mud and ...

Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the ...

The latest African wear for men showcases a unique fusion of traditional fabrics like Ankara, Kente, and Dashiki with contemporary cuts and designs. Here is a look at the trendiest and latest ...

She was inspired, in part, by West African textiles and a dress she wore as ... With the dress, “the fabric was black, and there was a woven white, blocky, abstract pattern,” she said.

One of the things that bring these communities together is dressing. African fabrics are known for being colourful and versatile. The latest African fashion dresses borrow some elements from ...

Participants will use African fabrics on canvas to create a unique textile collage. You’ll be encouraged to explore themes of mood and self-expression through various collage techniques.

I thought about creating an interesting mix of modernist principles and West African textiles,” Gillespie says. “Part of it was softening the severity of a typical solid facade by creating mor ...

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — April 29, 2025 — Monforts will exhibit at the upcoming Morocco Stitch & Tex 2025 exhibition which ...

Identification of material types and the ability to sort textiles is key to valorisation of end-of-life textiles and fabrics. “We have invested in Matoha because of its ability to generate significant ...

“The Kayinja variety, locally used to make banana brew, was found to have stronger fibre and has a shinier appearance, making it more visually appealing and ideal for products like textiles and hair.