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

It's called Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community, and it showcases African culture through traditional textiles ... or nation the fabric comes from?" Her goal wasn't an easy task.

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

This dismal utilisation underscores an alarming trend: much of the fabric used for apparel-making ... aimed squarely at ...

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 ...