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

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

African fashion expresses culture, history, and storytelling rather than only what one wears. From the strong designs of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

US tariffs are aimed squarely at Chinese products, including textiles, which have been significant sources for many African ...

COMPASS has been developed to help refine the manufacturing processes of textiles and garments. It is said to achieve this through real-time tracking capabilities, automation features, and insightful ...

For members of the Heritage Quilters, fabric provides a connection to memories and traditions. Memories and traditions can ...