Explore how South African fashion is rising from the ashes of oppression, forging a vibrant identity that captivates the ...

Wax print fabrics or Ankara fabrics are known for their graphic patterns, bold colours and catchy slogans. The iconic cloth ...

Aug. 21, 2024 — In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside could benefit from a cooling fabric. While there are some textiles that reflect the sun's rays or wick heat away ...

Wax fabric is widely seen across West Africa today ... it was later reclaimed and popularized by various African nations, becoming a symbol of identity and even protest. However, its history ...

Photographer: "Nwankpa Design, led by Susan Nwankpa Gillespie, has designed Textile House #1, an ADU in the Silver Lake neighborhood of L.A. that blends the rich heritage of West African textiles ...

As the expiration of Agoa draws near in September 2025, all eyes are on the potential impact of President Trump’s ‘America ...

During the Great Depression, African Americans were disproportionately affected by unemployment: they were the first fired and the last hired. After Roosevelt was elected, he began to institute hi ...

One Baltimore nonprofit is finding creative ways to keep kids engaged in the classroom, all while teaching important lessons ...